Ask Hanna: My friend's money makes me feel awful about mine

How to handle money jealousy in your friendships

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Dear Hanna,

I'm struggling with jealousy about my best friend's money situation and I hate that I feel this way. She makes much more than me, and regularly talks and posts about going out to expensive dinners, vacations, and buying an apartment while while I'm basically living paycheck-to-paycheck and always stressed about money. I'm happy for her success, but I also feel bitter and left out. I don't want money to ruin our friendship, but these feelings are eating me alive.

— Green with Envy