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Being so jealous of this family

251 replies

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:22

I don’t know where it comes from but it bothers me. They go to a state school with my son and are constantly going on lavish holidays, they have a 2 million house (righmove check confirmed), they always appear impeccable and without fault. I don’t understand and it bugs me.

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MrsSunshine2b · 09/12/2024 21:27

So they have more money than you. Is this the first time you've encountered rich people?

Kendodd · 09/12/2024 21:28

You looked up how much their house is worth?

ssd · 09/12/2024 21:28

The only thing i hate worse than rich bastards is sanctimonious ones....

Brombat · 09/12/2024 21:29

Mind your own business.

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:31

i think like they want to be better than anyone else

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ICouldHaveCheckedFirst · 09/12/2024 21:32

I used to envy a friend and her wonderful family. Until she was diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, while I am still in rude health.

You've no idea about their real life, or what's ahead for either of you.

Try to get to the bottom of what's bothering you, and deal with it.

ForeverPombear · 09/12/2024 21:33

You've got a big chip on your shoulder.

PullTheBricksDown · 09/12/2024 21:34

I'm actually impressed that they have their kids in state school.

PureBoggin · 09/12/2024 21:36

What's makes you think they want to be better than everyone else?

Uokhunnnn · 09/12/2024 21:37

Strange post. Some people are rich - it’s hardly new 🤷‍♀️ Focus on your own life, OP.

Comedycook · 09/12/2024 21:38

What don't you understand?

Hobbesmanc · 09/12/2024 21:38

Whilst a few years ago a two million pound house was stinking rich territory, it wouldn't raise an eyebrow in lots of areas in and around London now

Maybe they've been lucky on the property ladder. Maybe they've inherited. Or won the lottery. None of your business. And surely it's better that privileged families don't automatically pull kids from the state system.

Focus on what's important to you or you'll just churn yourself up with envy. It's really not healthy.

Eyesopenwideawake · 09/12/2024 21:39

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:31

i think like they want to be better than anyone else

I fervently hope their attitude to other people is better than yours.

AbigailsPartyFrock · 09/12/2024 21:43

You sound insane.

Hoppinggreen · 09/12/2024 21:43

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:31

i think like they want to be better than anyone else

I think like they are actually better than some people

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:50

PullTheBricksDown · 09/12/2024 21:34

I'm actually impressed that they have their kids in state school.

Yea that I do not understand

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Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:51

AbigailsPartyFrock · 09/12/2024 21:43

You sound insane.

Can’t help how I feel

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Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:53

PureBoggin · 09/12/2024 21:36

What's makes you think they want to be better than everyone else?

As they have to have their kids dressed in expensive clothes, they’re never out of place always perfectly coiffed, think LA but in Upminster!

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Iwishiwasagiraffe · 09/12/2024 21:54

It’s a bit of a waste of your energy OP.

Startrekobsessed · 09/12/2024 21:54

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:31

i think like they want to be better than anyone else

On what basis do you think that? Do you think they should have a smaller house than they can afford and go on holidays that aren’t as good as they can afford to appease you?

have you ever considered that someone on a much lower income than you could look at you and feel the same?

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 09/12/2024 21:55

You sound creepy.

MrsSunshine2b · 09/12/2024 21:55

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:53

As they have to have their kids dressed in expensive clothes, they’re never out of place always perfectly coiffed, think LA but in Upminster!

Oh right, yes I'm sure it's having a terrible impact on your life, having people who dress nicely and are well groomed around.

PureBoggin · 09/12/2024 21:55

You haven't answered why you think that they want to better than others! What have they said or done to make you think this.

Gryunbjj · 09/12/2024 21:55

My son was invited to their house as they have a pool and then felt embarrassed to invite their kid back as we live in a terraced 3 bed.

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FloralGums · 09/12/2024 21:56

Green eyed monster OP.