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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is kind of a weird question, and I’m thankful for this anonymous forum.

My life and lifestyle have changed substantially in the last several years.  I went from down-and-out (welfare, various financial struggles) to earning a very comfortable salary and marrying someone making an even more comfortable salary: together, we’re doing well. (I am by no means wealthy, and still have my struggles, but can afford a much nicer car, house, vacations etc.)

It’s just hard to stay grounded sometimes and I know some of my friends are dealing with their own issues.  How can I take this change in lifestyle more in stride? Thanks. [/quote]

Do not brag or lord it over your friends.  You have been lucky but life can turn on a dime.[/quote]

I’m very conscious of that.  I was broke until I was 35! (Almost 40 now.) Definitely do not “lord it over my friends” (what would that even look like?) but am finding it harder to relate as our lifestyles diverge.  [/quote]

Think about what you have in common with your friends. Hopefully your connection has nothing to do with socioeconomic status. Focus on what made you friends in the first place and what keeps you all interested in maintaining it. The stuff that really matters.[/quote]

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