My friend is pretty well off and buys branded stuff and goes for exotic holidays. My husband doesn't earn that much and we can spend very frugally. This makes me sad and jealous. I am getting more irritable due to this reason. Help me out..

good things do make us feel all is fine, but are you sure your friend is equally happy in her relationship as the amount of things she buys and the number of exotic holidays she goes on? you mentioned your husband earns very frugally. what about you? if you are so interested in an expensive lifestyle, why don't you go out there and earn the money for yourself? maybe then you can take your hubby too on an exotic vacation? more and more women are getting financially independent, and it will make you feel great too!