People who think they're rich but aren't.

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Anonymous wrote:Why does it bother you for other people to feel rich, OP? I actually think it sounds refreshing to find people who actually appreciate what they have. Aren't you sick of the constant "I-make-$300K-but-can't-make-ends-meet" posts on DCUM? So many of us (me included) get caught up in always wanting more. The truth is, these women who get under your skin ARE rich in comparison with most of the world. They are lucky to realize it. If you are bent out of shape about their ugly sweatsuits, that says a lot more about you than it does about them.

That's what's bothering me, too. It shouldn't matter. But for some strange reason I really wanted to tell them "you're not rich!"

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Anonymous wrote:Alright, I've figured out a DCUM equivalent to the women I met. Spring Valley moms. Imagine what you'd think of as a stereotypical Spring Valley mom, subtract the money, but keep the attitude. Wouldn't you think they were kind of crazy?

They didn't say anything that made me think they were appreciative of what they had. They had the same kind of snobby attitude I see here in DC, but minus they money it seems nuts.

Really OP, who cares? If you're happy with your life and they're happy with theirs, then it's all good.

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The title of this read is a bit misleading. I came ready to have all guns out (i.e. you must own a Ferrari, wear labels, etc to be rich).

First, I get what you are saying. That sort of thing only bothers me because its like RHW of X. So classless, yet there they are being all smug. At the same time, think about it. These women are terribly insecure. Why else would they need to flaunt it?

I may get flamed for this. But you have to remind yourself that having money ISN'T about those things. It's about being happy. *gasp* Yes, money makes you happy. ONLY if you don't let the superficial-you-gotta-own-more culture get inside your head. If you FEEL rich, you ARE rich. In general, feeling rich and being rich make you happy only if feeling rich doesn't equate to spending a lot of money on things that don't add to your happiness.

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Most of the items you mentioned, I consider ghetto-fab so I know it would annoy me to be with a bunch of women who thought they were status symbols that proved they were richm

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Class is an illusion, a false reality. You turn up your nose at their idea of wealthy, somebody turns their nose up at yours. That one is pitied by someone else until you work your way to the very, very richest people in this country. And then you find out it's Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, and they don't give a fuck about all of this nonsense.

It's a strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

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Anonymous wrote:The neighborhood I'm talking about is not in the DMV area. It's in another state. The houses cost around $200k, and they're a pretty large size for that price. The women in the neighborhood LOVE anything with a logo. Juicy Couture sweatsuits (can't believe adult women wear these), bags with LV/C's/Burberry plaid, and sunglasses with giant C's on the side are everywhere. A couple moms told me that they love Tory Burch, but it's too expensive. Here's the kicker - many of them consider themselves rich. They look down on women who have to work to make ends meet and because their husbands aren't good providers. (???) They're proud of being educated, but no one has anything more than a college degree. I endured an afternoon with a few moms where one mom kept going on and on about how lucky and priviledged she was. I couldn't help but think how delusional they were. What's bothering me, though, is why does their delusion bug me so much? I shouldn't care, right? Would people like this bother you?

I have no clue where this might be but you seem to be well versed in them. It's like Snooki complaining about the Jersey people.

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Rich is relative. Maybe they were poor when they were growing up so now they feel rich. Or maybe they have more money or more things than most of their friends.

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It doesn't annoy me. It amuses me.

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Anonymous wrote:There are a lot of educated people who don't even have a high school diploma, let alone a college degree.... But that is not what is bothering me about your post. But I can't quite put my finger on what it is.

The person may be intelligent, and wise, etc., but the only way to really be educated is to attend school.

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Anonymous wrote:The neighborhood I'm talking about is not in the DMV area. It's in another state. The houses cost around $200k, and they're a pretty large size for that price. The women in the neighborhood LOVE anything with a logo. Juicy Couture sweatsuits (can't believe adult women wear these), bags with LV/C's/Burberry plaid, and sunglasses with giant C's on the side are everywhere. A couple moms told me that they love Tory Burch, but it's too expensive. Here's the kicker - many of them consider themselves rich. They look down on women who have to work to make ends meet and because their husbands aren't good providers. (???) They're proud of being educated, but no one has anything more than a college degree. I endured an afternoon with a few moms where one mom kept going on and on about how lucky and priviledged she was. I couldn't help but think how delusional they were. What's bothering me, though, is why does their delusion bug me so much? I shouldn't care, right? Would people like this bother you?

You should not care.

They are lucky and privileged. They are richer than most of the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Class is an illusion, a false reality. You turn up your nose at their idea of wealthy, somebody turns their nose up at yours. That one is pitied by someone else until you work your way to the very, very richest people in this country. And then you find out it's Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, and they don't give a fuck about all of this nonsense.

It's a strange game. The only winning move is not to play.

Exactly.

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They are rich. They have all their needs met, without working, and can afford the luxuries that are important to them, like a nice house and brand name clothing. I'd feel happy for them, and admire their ability to appreciate what they have, rather than constantly grasping for more.

What's more annoying to me is people who are rich, and don't see it. Who complain because they "only" have a 3 Million house in Bethesda, and they "have" to pay 100K a year for their preschoolers to go to a name school, and life is so awful. Yuck!

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Charlotte

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Gotta be Dallas.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a lot of educated people who don't even have a high school diploma, let alone a college degree.... But that is not what is bothering me about your post. But I can't quite put my finger on what it is.

The person may be intelligent, and wise, etc., but the only way to really be educated is to attend school.

No, one can get a fabulous education from books. I had an uncle with a high school diploma, but when he got interested in a topic he would read everything about it. Constantly studying textbooks on different subjects. He was extremely well educated. Much more so than many people I know with advanced degrees.