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

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.

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