Hi all, have had a very close friend for a decade, we met when our daughters were small and have been very good friends since, our girls go to the same schools, clubs etc and our interests are similar.
Her husband has steadily built up his career ( through not always by legitimate means- he dodges tax and gives himself cash bonuses etc) and they now have a much more comfortable existence. My husband has always had a good job and although we are by no means loaded we are comfortable.
The issue is that for the last few years everything I get something new she will suddenly get it in a better model etc, she seems to always be trying to get info out of me and then uses it to almost outdo me.
I’m not materialistic but it’s starting to get me down it’s like she can never be happy for me or my successes etc and she rarely talks about anyone bar herself.... she is a good friend in a lot of ways and our friendship used to be more of a two way street but now I find her frustrating to be around.. the problem is our lives are so entwined with one another it will be hard to make a complete break and I think I would miss her friendship... any tips on what to do?