Pride can be a very expensive commodity. This is especially true in a society that is becoming increasingly materialistic - where we are all judged on what we have, or what we don't.
Every day we are bombarded with all manner of advertising and social laws that tell us that taking pride in ourselves and earning respect from others means buying the most expensive branded clothing, the most up-to-date technology, and the flashiest cars. Many try to live a champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget, and this is likely one of the reasons why the average credit card debt is over 5k per household.
Friends don't let friends go into debt. The important thing to realise is that you cannot buy respect, and you shouldn't empty your bank account trying. If you need to have the newest iPhone to earn the respect of your friends, then consider that what you really need is some better friends!
Instead I invite you to take pride in something better: take pride in overcoming the advertiser's attempts at manipulation; take pride in overcoming the pressure that society instills; take pride in deciding for yourself what you want and what you need.
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