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[quote=Anonymous]I am so sorry people are so cruel on here.

it is tough to go through a big change in your lifestyle, and the bazillions of people who make crazy incomes seem to disappear the moment you mention something like that.

i used to read a blog called Zen Habits a lot.

You do need to find ways to be joyful and re-envision your lifestyle around non-monetary stuff. find hobbies that enrich you and that provide an escape, and that you can do with your family, husband and friends. for me it is gardening and hiking, both involve the outdoors and are very low-cost. you can still invite your friends who are more successful to join you and they can enjoy themselves. also check out the michelle singletary books or the book Your money or your life. It can help you reframe your choices. We go super frugal on one or two areas to splurge in another. 
 
we have a very modest income (150-200K) but friends who are very wealthy (1M-5M income) . it is tough, no matter how superficial that sounds.

the toughest part is friends who can accept you without crazy price tags and expensive outings.

we have had to make new friends. our oldest and dearest friends could care less, but most of them are not here.

we also try to imagine that the future will hold other things, try to enjoy the present. you only live once.

hope some of that helps.

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