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We don't choose our friends by the amount in their bank account, if they are not good humans no amount of money is going to make that any better. Perhaps it is how you present yourself to others that is causing you issues, flaunting one's wealth and arrogance is not attractive to anyone.
My friendships don't involve bank balances. If I can't afford to do something, I have no problem saying so. If that causes problems for them, then the friendship wasn't viable to begin with. My best friend and I have very disparate incomes - it's totally not an issue. If I can't do something, I say so. We'll get together another time. It's not a big deal.
People shouldn't be valued or judged on shallow things like a bank balance. That's just ludicrous.
My friendships don't involve bank balances. If I can't afford to do something, I have no problem saying so. If that causes problems for them, then the friendship wasn't viable to begin with. My best friend and I have very disparate incomes - it's totally not an issue. If I can't do something, I say so. We'll get together another time. It's not a big deal.
People shouldn't be valued or judged on shallow things like a bank balance. That's just ludicrous.
Hey, all my friends have money! lol... Well put, really. I find I either have a connection with someone or I don't. I cherish the people that I do have a connections with and know that I need to do a better job on getting out there and developing more. I am far from rich and actually don't care whether someone is or not.
I took a friend out to Chipolte tonight for fifteen bucks and some change.
The income disparity problem can be there when the difference is much less than "rich vs poor". In my group of college friends, those who became teachers or social workers can't afford to keep up with the Drs and lawyers, though none of them are poor or rich.
I went to an elite private school and an Ivy League college. Although I grew up financially comfortable to a certain degree, my family and my parents' friends and my friends span a wide range of socioeconomic levels. I have friends with trust funds and friends who grew up on food stamps.
I held and still hold many of my former classmates in utter contempt because they were overindulged, spoiled brats. However, my one best friend will one day inherit millions - she is one of the most ethical, down-to-earth and hardworking people I know.
I think having a lot of money reveals your true character. What kind of person are you going to be if you don't have any economic concerns holding you back and you know your basic needs will always be taken care of?
I don't automatically resent people who have a ton of money. I do, however, avoid people who have every advantage and don't appreciate it or squander their privilege.
If you've got people accusing you of "slumming it" - that either reflects on you or them. Maybe both? I'll just say this - one of the greatest compliments I've ever been paid was by a friend who introduced me to her large working-class family. Afterwards, she told me that I was the exact same person no matter who I interacted with. I'm not any different whether I'm dealing with a millionaire PhD or the waitress at my hometown diner. I also live my life with a deep appreciation for the random roll of the dice that landed me in the life that I have. I worked hard, but so much of what I have was because I got lucky in terms of who my parents are and the advantages they provided me.
Money doesn't matter as much as a common bond or interests. I've had wealthy friends and poor friends.
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Well put, really. I find I either have a connection with someone or I don't. I cherish the people that I do have a connections with and know that I need to do a better job on getting out there and developing more. I am far from rich and actually don't care whether someone is or not.
