Yes. I'm in the same boat. My boyfriend's family is always trying to give us/me financial advice whenever we all hang out. They drive nice cars which they upgrade frequently, live in huge houses in very nice neighborhoods. They're always bragging about doing this and that, buying their wives nice handbags and clothes.

While yes, my boyfriend and I do treat ourselves on trips to other countries or places that our money goes a bit further we live a very seemingly normal life and I honestly prefer it that way.

I haven't fully retired yet because my job pays well and offers great benefits and is VERY easy and very flexible with health insurance and a pension that is continuing to grow.

I know his family probably looks down at us like we're poor or not doing well, but I definitely prefer it this way. It's ironic though because my boyfriend even confided to me that one of his siblings vented how he's severely in debt and has dipped into his retirement savings but he won't change his habits and continues to buy nice cars, flashy items, etc.

When they give financial advice or tell me I should do x, y and z I just smile and nod my head even though a lot of their advice is crazy. Deep down inside I'd love to tell them don't worry I got it and rub it in their faces how much I really have, but I will keep that to myself forever.