Fruitbat
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another thing. A wide person doesn’t flaunt his or her wealth.We're getting off the original topic but where I'm from and what I was taught (from my dad) was that true wealth (not necessary old money) was quiet not loud.
From Linkedin:
>>Money often talks loudly when it comes to extravagant lifestyles and conspicuous consumption. People with substantial resources can easily flaunt their wealth by driving luxury cars, living in extravagant mansions, and indulging in ostentatious hobbies. While these displays may garner attention and envy, they don't necessarily reflect true wealth. True wealth, which whispers, can be seen in a lifestyle that is comfortable and fulfilling without the need for constant extravagance. It prioritizes financial security, investments, and experiences over material possessions. It's quiet, it whispers.<<
This is how I choose to live. Unpretentiously but comfortably. And I gravitate to those same qualities in men. Since I am attracted to ambition, I tend to attract successful men, but again they're quiet and unpretentious about it.
Same with beauty. Just like true wealth, it's quiet, it whispers. I have no need to talk about it or even mention it. Including who designed my dress or shoes or the handbag I carry. It doesn't add to my value as a human being, so there is no need to, imo.
I am not judging women who do, to each her own. In fact I have a friend who, every time we get together, she asks what designer am I wearing. I often don't even know honestly, and she will actually check the label! It's not who I am but she's been a good friend for years so I just chuckle.
No wrong or right, just different.
Anyway, sorry guys, back to topic.....
You know what, I have friends who are broke who resent me for it. When my much richer friend invites me out to dinner at theirs I hesitate. Why? My wife will give me no end of shyt about why we can’t have the things they do. My own sister resents me because I make more than she does
You think before you get some wealth that everyone will rally around to marvel at you. They don’t; they resent you for it. At least they do in uk, I read the Americans celebrate it more - a “good for you attitude”
I can afford genuine but I buy high quality replica watches. Why? Quality as good if you do your homework. Nobody knows. It’s the beauty and function of it I like. My friend has gens and he is utterly scathing about how it’s the fact it’s original which makes all the difference as you know it’s original.
It’s not, it’s the price, it’s the ego. If I had a gen I would keep it in a safe and wear a rep.
The richest dudes I know wear Casios. Expensive cars and watches are often on credit.
they do show somewhat you feel deficient and need to prove yourself. But I get it if some Ppl just love certain cars etc.