How would you deal with this situation (money issues etc)

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This isnt a vent or boohoo as it is a ongoing situation that secretly drives me crazy and i usually ignore it (smile and nod approach) but it is starting to get to me!

Well i rethought my post and decided to re word it a little more generically

HOw do you keep up with the gift giving etc with family and friends when they have much more disposable income than you do??


So i am asking how do you deal with the money expectations and how do you approach them?