Dear Dáithí: Am I wasting my summer by saving money and not going on holiday or to concerts?

I feel left behind while others are living it up

"Between the cost of living and trying to save for a house deposit, a trip away is out of the question. I feel like I’m being left behind while everyone else is having the best time."

I’m finding this summer really hard. Every time I go online, I see friends and colleagues off on sunny holidays. They’re posting epic selfies with cocktails and sunsets, while I’m here watching the clouds outside my window.

There’s also pressure to be out — at barbecues, beer gardens, festivals… like if you’re not doing something Instagram-worthy every weekend, you’re wasting your summer.