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I used to feel that way. But haven't felt that way in while. I was just going through a phase of comparing my finances to others. And of course I would only compare my self to others who had more, not less. I can only speak for myself, and I found that comparing myself to others made me envious of what they could to with their two incomes.....and of course, I'd never come out well in that comparison, because I just can't do and save like people with twice the money.
A friend finally said "STOP IT" -- you just have to accept you can't do what they can do. Get over it. That helped a lot.
Every now and then.... once. in. a. while. I'll have the passing thought.."boy, if I made twice as much money"...But it passes just as quickly as it came, because I DON'T make twice as much so there's nothing even to ponder about that.
I don't know that I'm still 'envious'....I just know that it would be nice, if......
Get a roommate to share expenses.... that gets pretty close to what couples can do financially.
Think of it this way...
We have a high divorce rate in the US (assuming OP is in the US). I bet there is a high percentage of people in an unhappy marriage that are jealous of single people.
I just think about how easier and more pleasant it could be for me. A lot of my DINK friends are buying houses or living in very nice apartments near downtown. That would be excellent.
Every now and then.... once. in. a. while. I'll have the passing thought.."boy, if I made twice as much money"...But it passes just as quickly as it came, because I DON'T make twice as much so there's nothing even to ponder about that.
In the vast majority of households, one of the couples makes the great bulk of the income.
Knowing this should make you feel a little better about your situation.
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