Vainest place to live.

Why do us gays always have to be better then the other?? For example one guys abs is a six pack so 10 others have to be better and get an 8 pack or a 10 pack. With the sole reason of just being better then the first. Now this is not just in the gay community by far.
Here in Utah we are rated the most Vainest State in the union. Now I know that would surprise some people but here we like to complete with the Jones. Now the gay community is known for being vain designer cloths, always at the gym, newest gadget, nicest car. Now here it seems to be magnified by 10. This can cause a great problem to those who don't know how to manage their money. This I can see being a huge problem with myself as well as a lot of my friends.
Now being vain can help as well I know because of my lifestyle I want to lose weight so it is the driving force of making me go to the gym. I already feel healthier because of this. But it is the part where a lot of my friends are in debt and it is getting worse. I believe as a community we need to learn more then anyone to live within our means. It can be tough I hate it when a friend calls and wants to go to dinner or go some where and I can't afford it so what do I do?? I spend money I don't have. I know I am not the only one who does this of my friends. What I believe we need to do is understand that if we live in a budget that we can then save and have money for these things. But it is going to take us to say now and then "No I can't go maybe next time". I know this is my new goal and I hope it is the goal of everyone