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..

It's normal to feel jealous and sad over such material things in this day and age but is it really worth the heart ache? Those things are temporary and having them does not necessarily mean that you will be happy or that your life is complete. Has it ever occured to you that maybe she has all those things because she has no other commitments or that she might be trying to fill a gap in her life? Your husband is working hard to give you a comfortable albeit simple life and I think that is something to ponder on. Also, correct me if I'm wrong but are you working? If you are not and you wish to own some of those material goods, maybe you can try earning some money so you can have the financial independence? Don't look and covet what others have -- look into your life and reflect on all the good things you already have. The grass is always green on the other side. For all you know, your fancy friend is craving some simplicity and a doting husband the same way you are wishing for her branded goods and exotic holidays.