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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just be happy for her.  And you'll probably see some fringe benefits yourself.[/quote]

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With money in an extended family, generally come PLENTY of tradeoffs, such as loss of freedom, invasive in laws, extended relatives who will make all kinds of snarky comments towards your sister and try to make her feel small.

Loss of freedom you say, how is that possible?  Freedom right now might seem like the ability to buy nice seats on a plane, but what if it is not up to you where or when you go, or with whom? Golden handcuffs. Plenty think its a great tradeoff until you experience it.

It might take a couple of years for her to realize this, but believe me, she will be crying the blues at some point. Nothing is without its drawbacks. Enjoy whatever fringe benefits you can, they will grow over time, and remember to keep your own sense of balance. In time you will have plenty to feel happy about. To thine own self be true: this is where life lead you, and you made the best choices. Be as invested in your life when you talk to her as she is in hers.

Growing up in a family that had financial challenges might make her feel like she's "won" by marrying this guy, but my point is, she won't know what she's won for a long time. She might have attained some financial security at truly astounding interest rates.

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[b]Her sister made different choices.  Her sister also sounds like a nice person.  Some people luck out and there is no black cloud waiting to rain on their parade.[/quote][/b]

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And some people are obsessed for waiting for other people's black clouds; then wonder why they re never happy.  Talk about dense. [/quote]

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