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I am by no means rich, but I have a bit of money, certainly a lot more than I used to have. Some of my friends have less, and some actually struggle a bit. I a
by codeptualize 5y ago
I am by no means rich, but I have a bit of money, certainly a lot more than I used to have. Some of my friends have less, and some actually struggle a bit.
I am aware of it, it also sort of makes me feel bad/uncomfortable in the sense that I don't per se think I deserve it more than people who have less. I don't want to come off as a show off, or confront them unnecessary. I would like to help, but I don't have the funds to actually resolve stuff, also don't want to come off as denigrating. It's difficult. What helps is to think we like each other and money is not relevant to that, the best we can do is be there for each other as friends. And I am confident they would let me know if they need & want help financially or otherwise, as I would with them.
I also have a friend who is properly rich imo, it does make me feel a bit envy at times and question my own situation, but again I like hanging out with the dude, and I don't mind spending time in his fancy house either haha. Instead of thinking "I don't have this" I just enjoy the perks.
The other thing that helps for me is to realize I don't need a fancy house, or car, or whatever. Money should not define you, and money can only do so much, it's no guarantee for happiness. Things obviously are more tricky when you don't have enough and actually struggle as that can make life very difficult, I've experienced some of that in the past and it's really just no fun.