Hi, I am a relative newbie to Mumsnet and have changed my name for this thread, because I was so embarrassed about my lack of morals! My problem is this. I recently met another new mum at course. Out of all the other mums there, we clicked with each other the best and our dd's are similar ages. As we got to know each other each week it became obvious that this woman (or her fiance) is very wealthy. Fancy weekends and holidays, 2nd homes, expensive jewellery, posh wedding etc. When I discovered how much money there was sloshing around, it made me feel very inadequate. I know that she is new to the area and I too am relatively new and know the value of making new friends. However, I am not sure I can be friends with her because of how different she is to me and how much money she has.
This is quite hard to articulate and probably hasn't come out too well, makes me sound like a shallow, resentful old c*w!, which is how I feel, to be honest.
She has my phone number and I have hers, I was on the verge of txting her the other day, but couldn't bring myself to do it. However, I also made it very clear when we last saw each other she was welcome to ring me any time and she hasn't either.
The other thing is, I have recently been prescribed anti-depressants (have literally been taking them a week). Depression triggered by a bit of baby blues, but also a theme in my life over the last 10 years. Self-confidence and self-esteem being the main issues. Bearing this in mind I feel loathe to be friends with this 'girl who has everything' when I am in a precarious emotional situation at the moment.
I don't know what to do, I don't know what to do! This has been driving me crazy for weeks now (the course finished back in Feb). I don't want to be this materialistic, horrible person, it's something that I am really ashamed to admit to. But it's there. What do I do? Am quite prepared to hear you all say that I should stop being such an ar$$ and call the woman. I just don't know.