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As I said, it's my definition of doing well and it's how I live. I also know people of modest incomes who feel they are doing well and they too do not have a lot of money. I don't try to come to conclusions about people I don't know.
My point is "doing well" is relative. One does not have to be wealthy to be doing well.
I have to agree with you. It seems these days that people - no matter how much they have - do not seem to be happy with what they have. They seem to be MORE concerned with what others have and the like, as evidenced by so many threads like this one and most of the pension threads.
I think that some of that may be attributed to all of the television that a lot of people watch which shows everyone doing so well. I have found that teh people who sit watch a lot of TV seem to be less happy than those of us who don't.
seriously who cares??
as I've gotten older I have become so less interested or impressed by big houses, cars, etc
Same here. I live in a very small condo. I hope to do some traveling, but it will be because I'm NOT maintaining a fancy house or driving an impressive vehicle. Won't mean I'm rich.
This is so true. Often lately we hear of retired friends/acquaintances who have been so unfortunate as to have bad health and life changing illnesses befall them. Virtually every day I am thankful that DH and I are in good health with only minor medical issues. Remember, "If you have your health, you have everything."
I have to agree with you. It seems these days that people - no matter how much they have - do not seem to be happy with what they have. They seem to be MORE concerned with what others have and the like, as evidenced by so many threads like this one and most of the pension threads.
I think that some of that may be attributed to all of the television that a lot of people watch which shows everyone doing so well. I have found that teh people who sit watch a lot of TV seem to be less happy than those of us who don't.
Interesting comment on watching television. I do watch a few hours of television in the evening but mainly movies, Netflix, etc. I rarely watch network TV other than for the local news. I watch a few minutes of the news until you puke channels just to see if there is any important breaking news.
I believe watching TV all day is rather mind numbing and could make one envious especially if they are economically struggling to begin with.
Interesting comment on watching television. I do watch a few hours of television in the evening but mainly movies, Netflix, etc. I rarely watch network TV other than for the local news. I watch a few minutes of the news until you puke channels just to see if there is any important breaking news.
I believe watching TV all day is rather mind numbing and could make one envious especially if they are economically struggling to begin with.
I watch many shows on YouTube. One hour shows take only 40 minutes to watch without the commercials.
I have to agree with you. It seems these days that people - no matter how much they have - do not seem to be happy with what they have. They seem to be MORE concerned with what others have and the like, as evidenced by so many threads like this one and most of the pension threads.
I think that some of that may be attributed to all of the television that a lot of people watch which shows everyone doing so well. I have found that teh people who sit watch a lot of TV seem to be less happy than those of us who don't.
I guess I'm the exception. I watch a lot of TV and it doesn't make me unhappy with what I have. I think TV shows that most people, now matter how much they have, still have too many problems; Rotten kids, mortgages, debt, bad neighbors, messy pets.......and those are just the sitcoms.
Then you have the "Real Housewives of Wherever" which I don't watch but from the snippets I've seen you have wealthy people who live in luxury who look to be the unhappiest of all. They just can't along with anybody.
How to tell when a retired couple is well off? By the size, authenticity and warmth of their smiles, by the fragrant, yet subtle smell of contentment when they walk by together, and by the spicy, cherry-orange bite, taste of the air as they gaze at each other. Their well-being becomes my own. SYNESTHESIA ROCKS!
How to tell when a retired couple is well off? By the size, authenticity and warmth of their smiles, by the fragrant, yet subtle smell of contentment when they walk by together, and by the spicy, cherry-orange bite, taste of the air as they gaze at each other. Their well-being becomes my own. SYNESTHESIA ROCKS!
I am sure you have a described a well off moment and I would concur but you have also done a great Viagra commercial plot. Now all you need is them in the bath tub staring at the ocean and you have a winner!
How to tell when a retired couple is well off? By the size, authenticity and warmth of their smiles, by the fragrant, yet subtle smell of contentment when they walk by together, and by the spicy, cherry-orange bite, taste of the air as they gaze at each other. Their well-being becomes my own. SYNESTHESIA ROCKS!
That's very sweet, but if one of the kids or grandkids is sick and needs $150,000 for an operation, and the retired couple can't pay it, they're not well off.
How to tell when a retired couple is well off? By the size, authenticity and warmth of their smiles, by the fragrant, yet subtle smell of contentment when they walk by together, and by the spicy, cherry-orange bite, taste of the air as they gaze at each other. Their well-being becomes my own. SYNESTHESIA ROCKS!
What if this loving couple lives in squalor because they have no money?
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