To be grateful that I have never defined myself by money.

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Loads of threads on here regarding income as the be all and end all. After Andrew being arrested I’m so grateful I have always defined “success” as having good relationships with my family and friends regardless of money. Who wants a dysfunctional family and circle of friends like he has?

I’d rather be relatively skint but happy.

AIBU?

This having money and being happy and prioritising relationships are not mutually exclusive,

there is nothing romantic or aspirational in poverty.

Well thanks for popping in anyway. It obviously made your day. You’re welcome 😉

”Skint but happy” is a myth perpetuated by those who have never been truly skint.

I’m not well off either.

I’m comfortable.

Having spent 43 years of my life trying to help people who were on the bones of their arse through no fault of their own while having zero credit, nearly losing my house, having “central heating” where only 3 radiators worked but it cost us a fortune, having a leaking roof I could do SFA about, etc etc etc, I think I am qualified enough to speak about poverty!

There is no need for you to be so harsh btw.

I am never starting another thread on here. Due to people on their high horses making presumptions without asking questions.

Thanks for your patronising input though.

Hope it’s made your day.

What did you want op? Very few people are skint and happy, it’s a shitty way to live. The fact some rich people aren’t happy, are depraved or criminals doesn’t change that. And if you think being some form of pervert, nonce or criminal is exclusively for the super rich, you’re very wrong indeed.

most people are saying having money and a comfortable lifestyle makes life easier, as poverty is hard. And there is a huge grey area between poverty and super wealthy,

you ask if you are BU, people reply.

Indeed don't start a thread if you are only looking for validation and don't want people to give their opinion.

I'm fairly skint, but very happy.
I've been absolutely dirt poor and was still mostly happy

I have wealthy family that have awful mental health issues and are constantly on high alert for anyone that might rip them off. It looks exhausting to be honest and they often put their trust in the wrong people and end up disappointed.

Sometimes things happen that make you realise what the important stuff in life really is.

I think having parents that truely care about you, or at least someone who cares about you helps a lot.Andrew also had a very strange upbringing in my eyes though.
I am also working and seeing children who grow up with very disfunctional families.They stand little chance of leading a normal life, and the system is also against them.
Yeah I agree luck plays a role as well including when and where you are born.

But you did!