Buying something more valuable with something less valuable should never feel like a terrible deal. If it does, something is wrong.
It’s completely normal to feel terrible about being forced to choose only one of two things you value very highly. Human emotions don’t map onto utility comparisons in the way you’re suggesting.
It’s completely normal to feel terrible about being forced to choose only one of two things you value very highly. Human emotions don’t map onto utility comparisons in the way you’re suggesting.