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To find this a bit boastful?

226 replies

Sandstorm33 · 19/12/2023 13:57

I have a friend with an 18 month old daughter with her husband. They often post photos of her/them all as a family on social media, and I rarely seem to see this friend anymore but I know they have bought a new build home and her husband is in quite a senior position at work.
They posted a picture of their daughter yesterday and wrote a caption: "We are so blessed with our jobs to be in a position to provide you with absolutely everything you need and so much more!"
I just think it's a bit showy-off, yes it's not a big deal but it's kind of boasting that they earn well, and that it's only monetary things that matter/mean you can provide.

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RiddlePiddle · 20/12/2023 20:47

I cringed hard reading that and I don’t even know these people! I bet most of their FB friends did the same reading that.
I would bet my bottom dollar that they’re unhappy within themselves or have issues to feel the need to try and portray that image of themselves.
Husband probably spends his evenings on Grinder and will leave her for a man in a few years -LOL- Won’t be posting sickly FB posts about that will they!

the80sweregreat · 20/12/2023 20:55

Pair of idiots
I'd probably ghost them tbh
I bet a few of their friends will

Clocksgobackautumngirl · 20/12/2023 21:03

My instant thought is to feel very sorry for this person that they feel the need to say something like that. They are probably very insecure. It’s quite sad.

Rawroink · 20/12/2023 21:11

Ugh so cringe

momonpurpose · 20/12/2023 21:39

It boggles the mind that they posted that thinking anyone cares lol. I'm sure it was eye roll after eye roll

momonpurpose · 20/12/2023 21:41

MeinKraft · 19/12/2023 14:18

Some people really need to learn to keep their thoughts in their own head. I remember a relative with an only child telling me, when I'd not long had my second child, that she's so glad because she only has one she can give her child everything he wants in life. I just replied that I'm not sure getting everything you want all the time is such a good thing.

I only have one myself and I'll be damned if she gets everything she wants. Great way to raise a spoiled brat. I LOVE your come back!

JoBrandsCleaner · 20/12/2023 21:54

New money people

azlazee1 · 20/12/2023 22:50

What a strange comment!

Moccasin · 20/12/2023 23:05

I’ll bet you they’d give anything to be able to afford to have one of them work while the other is a SAHP, or work less at least so they can spend more time with their child. I bet these are the people who think if they can convince others that they’re happy with their life, they can also convince themselves that this is exactly what they want for themselves. Feel sorry for them OP, they sound like they have something to try and prove. No way are they happy if they’re posted embarrassing things like that.

Supersares · 21/12/2023 05:21

It does come across as smug so you’re not being unreasonable. People who post crap like this often don’t realise how it comes across. I know a couple of smug types in real life and I honestly think they just don’t realise that frequently bragging about their lives can come across like they’re showing off. In their minds it’s a normal convo and oblivious to the fact they can sound smug very easily! Smugness sometimes comes from insecurity I’ve notice too. Can you friend be insecure?

Ukrainebaby23 · 21/12/2023 05:58

I think people who post crappie stuff like that are usually lacking somewhere else in their lives. Who knows what though.

PrancersDancer · 21/12/2023 09:21

I find it all rather pathetic tbh.
I have an old school friend on SM that constantly boasts about holidays away, her amazing husband, car, home … blah blah blah. It makes me cringe so much.
Her page is like a personal journal to her amazingly wonderful money no object life.
she’s nothing like I remember at school and it makes me cringe so much when I see her posts

Universalsnail · 21/12/2023 09:28

They sound so cringey 😂

CathyFitzs · 21/12/2023 10:02

Nauseating

sassyclassyandsmartassy · 21/12/2023 14:17

GonnaNeedABiggerBag · 19/12/2023 14:01

It’s social media - people post shite.

Either ‘like’ and move on (so your friend gets the validation she needs) or ignore and move on (so you don’t feel like you’ve fed the beast). Either way, she’s doing what millions and millions also do on SM.

Exactly this!!!!

Also you’ll find that those that post stuff like this daily are the type that need validation as they are not totally fulfilled in life in some way…. But each to their own!

Ihateboris · 21/12/2023 14:27

Oh my Christ...that's sooooo cheese!

Ihateboris · 21/12/2023 14:29

Also, money talks ...wealth whispers!

fetchacloth · 21/12/2023 19:04

I would find that tone deaf and thoughtless.
Especially at a time of record homelessness and the effects of the CoL crisis for some people.😒

notlucreziaborgia · 21/12/2023 21:33

Ihateboris · 21/12/2023 14:29

Also, money talks ...wealth whispers!

lol, wealth speaks at whatever volume it wants to.

Mummamap · 22/12/2023 08:03

I would say that is a person who is very unsure of themselves and probably not that happy. Happy and content you don’t need to try and make people think your life is rosey. I would try to ignore the comment and think about the driver behind it. Maybe your friend needs some tlc?

Crafthead · 23/12/2023 19:11

We all know a few twats 🙄

Lottie3444 · 23/12/2023 19:13

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NoWayRose · 23/12/2023 19:20

Yes and a bit thick really, not to realise how that post would read. Of course lots of social media photos are designed to convey this message but don’t just write it out like that

AndyH1985 · 23/12/2023 19:32

I'll be honest they have obviously done well and worked hard so yes they should be aloud to show it, to me this post seems more like your jealous of what they have? maybe concern yourself with your life and the successes you have no matter how big/small they are.
Are we so sad as a society that we have to judge others for posting how happy/sad they are? Either like it or not and move on.

Pingu32 · 23/12/2023 19:58

No issue with people sharing the activities they enjoy with their children and no issue with people stating their appreciation of how fortunate they are to not live in a deprived country, where the focus is on the misfortune of those who do - BUT - to make that fortune all about themselves says it all - these are people totally wrapped up in themselves and I would keep my distance.