history: My friend got some new Nike shoes. I have an old pair. So jealous of my buddy. Why is that_comma_ might I ask? Maybe I can help you reframe it better to look at it more positively.
current: He got some new shoes and mine are old and beat up.
next: Oh, I see. Yeah, it kind of stinks being around people who can afford things you would like. But maybe you can view it as you being more mindful and responsible with your money.