<prompt> Human: This means we will now be renting when everyone we know owns their home. I know this is the right decision for us - financially and relationship wise, but i am having a hard time accepting that the facade is over and we are no longer at the same level as our friends. Has anyone been in a similar boat? How can I get past this embarrassment and focus on being smarter with our finances?  <response>: When it comes down to it, remember, they are not responsible for your bills, they are not responsible to feed your family, and they are not responsible for you. Who cares what they think.If they for some reason look down on you for renting, you should probably find new friends.Your doing the smart thing for your family. Hopefully they recognize that and think good on you for it. Not the other way around. 