Struggling with feelings of unfairness when those who didn't follow the halal path seem to succeed

Assalamualaikum, brothers and sisters. Lately, I can't help but feel a knot in my stomach seeing something that seems so common. It's the people who spent years in haram relationships, living together before marriage, who now appear to have the stable homes, the nice weddings, and all the material blessings. They get the praise from the community too, even though their foundation wasn't built the right way. Then there's the sister who lived a very different life until she decided to 'reform' her image in her late twenties, and then she married a righteous, providing brother with a substantial mahr. It feels like these are the stories we hear about now. Meanwhile, so many of us, men and women in our late twenties and thirties, have tried our best to avoid haram. We've stayed away from improper relationships, saving that connection for marriage. But now, the pressure is immense. It feels like we get one chance – if our first marriage doesn't work out, the prospects, especially for sisters, can become so difficult. We're beginners, while others seem like veterans from all their 'practice'. I know, I know. We do it for the sake of Allah (SWT), and our reward is with Him. That's the iman we hold onto. But honestly, it's hard to watch. You see that brother at Jumu'ah every week, making long du'as, seeking forgiveness-and he should, sincerely. But the worldly results of his past are already secured. It can make the concept of repentance feel... too convenient. I even have a family member who admitted she lived in a way that wouldn't attract a pious husband. So now she's going back to school, purely to raise her status and clean up her reputation to marry 'up'. And she'll likely succeed because of her experience and appearance. She says it out loud. It just feels wrong. Sometimes it really makes you wonder if there's any worldly benefit left to choosing the halal path from the start. May Allah (SWT) grant us all sabr and protect our hearts from hasad.