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[quote=Anonymous]OP, it sounds like the problem isn't that she's rich but that she's a bit clueless.

I am comfortably middle class by DC standards (own a rowhouse, have a 401(k), good WOTP public school).  I grew up pretty wealthy but chose a public interest career that doesn't give me the lifestyle I had growing up.   I have some friends who are extremely well off.  One couple has made millions building their two businesses from the ground up, have a gorgeous Cap Hill house they've done amazing things to (ohmigod a TV by the bathtub, WTF).  They are the most gracious, generous, down to earth people I've ever known, and I could not feel more comfortable with them, including when they invite our family to their lovely beach house.

On the other hand I've made acquaintances who are living what I'll call the Bethesda dream, high six figures, a Lexus, and a McMansion who I just couldn't be around because they were relentlessly talking about their lifestyle options (prep school, certain expensive vacations, type of car, nannies) as if they are the only way to live, and not showing any compassion or generosity towards anyone who was not like them.

It sounds like your friend has more money than class, and that's no fun to be around.

I disagree that you need to stick with your own socioeconomic class (as if these things didn't change in a blink of an eye).  You just need to be with people who share your values. [/quote]

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