> They are absolutely not spending responsibly and living frugally I think something you're overlooking here is that, in absence of money to use on other forms

> They are absolutely not spending responsibly and living frugally I think something you're overlooking here is that, in absence of money to use on other forms of stress relief, food is a cheap, easy, legal, and (as long as you get enough exercise) generally side-effect-free way to unwind. Some greasy, salty, fatty burgers can't compare to a vacation, but they can make it a lot easier to live without one, and they're certainly more 'spending responsibly' than getting into drugs or buying lotto tickets.