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Fine line Between Having Money And Being Happy

Wealthy people have feelings, too, and no one has the right to dehumanize them solely on the basis of their financial position, as many people may not be aware.

By EstalontechPublished 2 years ago 10 min read
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Many wealthy people have been deeply hurt and treated horribly by others, leading many wealthy people to live in isolation, fear, depression, and even thoughts of self-harm because of their wealth and status. There’s a good reason why the rich pick and choose their friends and associates.

Having a lot of money doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to buy your emotions or shield yourself from being emotionally devastated by your situation. Despite the fact that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, is deserving of respect, many people have no sympathy for wealthy individuals because they believe their wealth will “just make up for it.”

It’s not uncommon for a person who isn’t wealthy to avoid friendships with people who are wealthy because their intentions will be questioned right away. It’s not easy to find a good friend who’s well-off. Yacht clubs, golf courses, and philanthropic events are popular places for upper-class people to relax and socialize. The vast majority of wealthy people would quickly figure out if someone is simply “showing up” to make friends in order to date or marry one of them, even if they don’t know the difference between starboard and port but pretend to be interested in yachts. As far as I know, you can’t make someone be genuine. In a yacht club, whether your boat is a rowboat with an outboard motor or an offshore powerboat, you are most likely there because you enjoy boats. People of all walks of life are welcome, regardless of their financial status or personal possessions.

Wealthy people are more likely to befriend people who have already achieved success on their own merits and who are less likely to ask for financial assistance from their wealthy friend. It’s common knowledge that the rich and famous date a wide variety of people, but they tend to be much more selective about who they consider close friends.

If you’re lucky enough to have a wealthy friend, keep in mind that they still have their day job, their responsibilities, and the need to continue saving for retirement and paying their own way through life because nothing has changed here. When you’re friends with a wealthy person, you’ll almost always be able to stay at their home for the night. In order to reap the benefits, a friend must be a more gracious guest, as if they had just graduated from high school. It’s important to have a good sense of humor and a good grasp on social graces in order to fit in with the group.

People who are more affluent than you are expected to show utmost decency and courtesy to those who are less fortunate than them. Pretending or acting like a prima donna, on the other hand, is not involved in this situation. Even though they may be tempted to act like prima donnas when meeting wealthy people because of their own insecurities, no one will be fooled; it’s a quick way for the wealthy person to become impatient. You should never inquire about a wealthy person’s wealth, and even if you discover that they are wealthy, you should keep it a secret from everyone, even if you are friends with them.

Also, criticizing, correcting, or arguing with a wealthy person, especially in their own home, or even at all, may be extremely foolish. It takes a lot of patience to be friends with a rich person, and there are and will continue to be double standards. It’s common for wealthy people to turn to alcoholism, and they may expect their friends to simply shrug it off, which is the best course of action if they remain unflappable and nonchalant. I think it’s crucial to have a good friend who understands and accepts that when a wealthy person behaves badly, they know why, and that given their difficult set of circumstances

People with money don’t play with or underestimate their ego, and if a friend acts dishonestly, lies, or directly or indirectly asks for money, it’s likely that a rich person will cut off all ties with that person . For the most part, wealthy people have developed a keen sense of social cues that allow them to detect lies and deception before others do. In order to appreciate their good fortune, a friend of a wealthy person should consider themselves fortunate if they can count on the friendship of someone with whom they share many common interests and who genuinely cares about their well-being.

In the same way that they would pay for meals and entertainment if their wealthy friend were anyone else from a different socioeconomic background, good friends never allow or worse, assume, that their wealthy friend should be expected to cover the costs of their meals and entertainment.

A wealthy friend “can” afford to pay for both people, but that does not give anyone a free pass. Paying for your own expenses is the most respectful thing you can do at every meal, every event, and every time a bill is due. As a result, it shows that you and your partner are on equal terms.

Self-promotion is a common pastime for the rich, but it isn’t done out of arrogance; rather, they do it because they are as excited about their new purchase as anyone else, regardless of class. Having a lot of fun can be mistaken for bragging, when in fact it’s the other way around!

Buying a lamborghini would be a dream come true for anyone who could afford it. As a wealthy person drives their sports car, what is expected of them? Do people assume he or she is “showing off” or “bragging” by driving his or her sports car during the day because of his or her calm demeanor?

What are your thoughts? Everyone should have the right to own sports cars, but should they also be prohibited from living their lives to the fullest?

A good friend will gladly provide validation or compliments to a wealthy person who seeks them. As a country bumpkin, you might be awestruck by all that a wealthy person has, but it’s important not to go overboard.

When you’re friends with the rich and famous, it’s an incredible honor. It’s a great way to spend time with them while staying in their house and having fun! As a general rule, this should be enough compensation for most people, and it should be repaid with genuine gratitude and service to help in any way that they can. People from different social classes should be able to put aside their differences and forget about them to the greatest extent possible. When one of your friends gets greedy and wants to see how far they can push the situation, many, if not most, of the friendships that wealthy people have end.

If you are confident in your financial and social status as a professional and have no desire or need to take something that does not belong to you, it is not difficult to form a friendship. In order to maintain a friendship with your wealthy friend, it is important that he or she understands that you will go to your bank and apply for a loan just like any other responsible adult. It’s possible that your friendship will end at any time for any reason, so be grateful for the memories and good times you shared and depart as a gentleman, because you know your own stripes.

When it comes to affluence, it’s nothing like “Crazy Rich Asians ,” the movies show in which celebrities enjoyed lavish lifestyles. As far as I can tell, wealthy people do enjoy such outings, but this is not their everyday routine. There is a possibility that they may be engaged in soul-searching if they are not compelled by law to work. Drinking all night and sleeping all day is possible for some, only to do it all over again tomorrow. They are no different from the rest of us when it comes to having responsibilities, aches, pains, worries, fears, and insecurities.

Even if a wealthy person can afford to dine out every night at a five-star restaurant, none of us could keep our weight under control if we did so. Being wealthy will not be enough to shield us from the realities of life, such as getting fat, having high blood sugar and looking unattractive to others, and will get older. Aging is unavoidable

There are some wealthy people who may not have had to worry about making their rent or mortgage payment, have never had to make difficult choices between getting their car fixed and buying food because they’ve never had to do that before. Assuming that their upper-middle-class friends have a significantly higher income than they actually do, even though they don’t, is an easy assumption for wealthy people to make.

Some wealthy people feel remorse for living off the generosity of others while receiving a sizable inheritance and never having to work. They may also feel a sense of emptiness, as if they have accomplished nothing to be proud of. Because they can afford to find someone who will agree to anything they ask of them, the social and emotional development of wealthy people can be harmed to some degree. This is especially true if they have never had anything refused of them.

In order to truly understand what it’s like to succeed, it’s helpful to have faced at least a moderate amount of difficulty in the course of one’s life. The sense of satisfaction that comes from completing a long-term project, whether it’s physical (like fixing up a car or house) or mental (like going to school full-time and working a full-time job), is something that many people in positions of wealth never get to experience. Despite the unpleasantness of the struggle and suffering that come with long-term sacrifice, the end result is a sense of empowerment and accomplishment.

They are some of the most lonely people on this planet. Despite the fact that many wealthy people have happy marriages, some of them have divorces that make tabloid headlines.

It may seem like having money is a lot of fun on the surface, but there are very real social barriers that can arise, leading to awkward situations or complications that can worsen if not dealt with promptly and appropriately.” People who are well-off have an even greater responsibility to use their money in a way that will gain the respect of their peers and society as a whole.

Unfortunately, many people who are well-off were born that way and have no idea what a mixed bag of blessings and curses money can bring. A couple, and especially a family, brings a whole new set of social dynamics to the table that can’t be accounted for by a single wealthy individual.

When it comes to being loved and admired, rich people are just like the rest of us. In their own words, they weep, sigh, and are filled with a deep sense of loss. While this may be welcomed by many who do not understand or appreciate the implications of what it feels like to be abused, someone who is not prepared to handle money may end up in a lot more trouble than they bargained for in the first place.

Some of the angels and devils who surround you want to be your friend, while others don’t even know you and declare you their enemy. Because you’re wealthy, they already despise you.

There are many ways in which people will treat someone who is rich: some will be respectful, others will not; most of the time, it is not about who you are as a person, but rather the bank account that you were given without asking for it.

There’s a fine line between having money and being happy; it all depends on the people you surround yourself with and how fortunate you are to have in your life. Finding money may not be a problem for those who are wealthy, but making genuine friends and, more importantly, finding true love, can be a major challenge.

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Estalontech is an Indie publisher with over 400 Book titles on Amazon KDP. Being a Publisher , it is normal for us to co author and brainstorm on interesting contents for this publication which we will like to share on this platform

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