Why Having Friends Who Make More Than You Gets Awkward
Some of your habits make them sad
When they learn of some of the ways you live, they look very sad. Like how you push it on the expiration dates of some food because you can’t afford to throw out food. Or how you walk 16 blocks somewhere in the rain to avoid paying for a cab. How about when you and your partner specifically seek out hotels that are under construction, knowing the rates will be lower during that time to attract guests? Or you’ll only go to certain restaurants when you can find a coupon. You are proud of yourselves for being scrappy. Your friends, however, are horrified by the way you live.