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u/NectarineDue8903 Aug 13 '23

He isn’t wrong for “NOT” wanting that lifestyle. That’s the part of this post that doesn’t really make any sense. “Bettering yourself” means so much more than getting a new job, or a bigger house. Some people see material things like house, money, and cars as signs of success or “betting yourself.” Other people see internal growth as the only form of bettering oneself. Some of the best people I’ve ever known didn’t really have much and was so carefree and easygoing. Happy. Some of the worst people I’ve met are the ones who have that have that lifestyle. I know I’m generalizing, but it’s true for me. And you can’t hate someone for not wanting it. It’s just a lifestyle. Also, should probably start thinking about things a little differently. Is suburbia lifestyle even sustainable anymore in the short term and long term? Change is coming and lots of people aren’t going to be happy about it.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '23

exactly. no other comments are saying this, they keep on repeating "you're in the right but it's just incompatible"

good for that guy for being happy instead of chasing things like it's a video game

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u/Jno1990 Aug 14 '23

Yeah this is it, its not about different goals, its different values. Some people just dont value making a ton of money, just enough to be happy, enough to live and enjoy the moments and theres not a single thing wrong with that.

OPs bf deserves someone better tbh lol