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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Honestly, no. I'm not in the slightest envious.  However, I do have a wonderful relationship with my DH, as few great friends, a tight relationship with my mom (who trips over herself whenever I ask her to watch my kids when I want to get away), and enough income to pay our bills, save a little, and buy good food.

The fact that I have my mom who eagerly watches my children at least once a month for an overnight and the fact that DH and I can take a week long vacation without kids to reconnect is worth MILLIONS. That fact alone keeps my relationship solid.[/quote]

Perfect example. I have material wealth, a great job I enjoy and children I am close to but my mom is deceased and I never had any extended family support when raising my now teen and almost teenage children. My marriage is eh.  I have two close friends.[/quote]

Poster you are quoting here.

When my mom passes away, I will have a complete breakdown.  I feel very sorry for people like you who have lost their mothers.  Each time I get annoyed with my mom (she can be annoying as hell, like all moms!) I regroup my feelings and think what if she died? I would take her annoyances x10 just to have her back. Is see so many people take their parents for granted. I'm fortunate enough to realize that the value my mom bring to my life is worth all the riches in the world.  My DH and I have had opportunity to move elsewhere for a better income and a lower COL, but I'll take my tiny house and my used cars as long as I have my mom here.

At the end of the day it is our RELATIONSHIPS that make us wealthy!  My kids often ask "Mom are we rich?" My response is always "Yes, we are rich in LOVE." and that is the truth.[/quote]

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