<prompt> Human: 24yr old M make about 45k before taxes. Soon to be debt free 3700 left to pay I have 2 forclosed homes that are a work in process. We are really pumping money into one of them right now and will hopefully be done soon. Then i can marry my fiance and move out. One house is for my parents. Ive recently said myself a very strict budget with money that goes straight into the house and money that goes directly into my savings really trying to establish that and manage my spending but the problem is I drive a beat-up truck that I can fix so I dont need one but I feel a lot of negativity towards the fact that all my friends around me have nice cars and I dont its really starting to drag me down my fiance is not materialistic and neither are any of my family but it really really grinds me some times. How do you deal with not buying something that you want? Or trying to get a newer vehicle without needing it? Sorry if this comes off as a humble brag but I do find myself really struggling to keep my head on right my plans are good but my wants are starting to get the better of me and to make matters worse I am selling my very nice motorcycle so that I can fund my house project a lot faster.  <response>: All your friends with nice cars may be in debt up to their ears. Youre not. You sleep well at night, they may not. Youve invested in peace of mind and self-respect, not bling and bragging competitions. Keep your head up and respect your own decisions, because theyre good ones. 