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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My ex DIL's father made his money in Africa working the oilfields. They have 3 homes. One in town, one at the lake, one is a hunting/fishing camp. If you saw the pictures of these places you would swear they sold dope. Over the top wealth.

Some envy them. I'm not one.

Both have genital herpes and Mom's an alcoholic. Dad's been married 3 times. The word a hole follows him wherever he goes.
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That grass may be greener on the other side but it comes with a price. [/b] I like my poor life.[/quote]

I think this is an unhealthy way to look at this.  There are so many people in the world, somebody must be living a life that is just plain better than yours or mine.  Just better in every way.  More money, better relationships, better jobs.  It doesn't help to assume (or hope) there is some dark secret laying behind what we see of other people.

My strategy is to just completely enjoy and be happy with what I have.  I must be doing better than 99% of the world anyway, why don't I just love that?  I love my cheaply built house in PG county, I love my imperfect spouse, I love my kids, I love my mediocre government job.  They may not be "the best" but they are the best for me.  And I am so, so lucky not to struggle with real problems like financial catastrophe or health problems or a crumbling marriage.  Just enjoy what you have.[/quote]

Thank you. I can understand people having insecurity/jealousy at times, but a response like the PP's, complete with Std status and everything, is just pathetic.[/quote]

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