A rich family member
The story
I come from a normal family. My brother has a very good job and is a miljonair. And he is not living in reality anymore. He never visits family. Or helps. Even with a sick mother he did not help for a day. Just a visit to the hospital. He talks like this at family gatherings; I am going to buy a Tesla and a Porsche. The Porsche is for a hobby. And the Tesla for work. And a few weeks later he bought the 2 cars. My income a year is what he makes in a month. He was always very normal in the sense he did not care I make less money. But i get the impression he thinks people with less money are worth less. He lives in his own world and I guess being around the same people all the time who can buy anything etc makes you see things differently
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it's kinda tough when money changes how people act. maybe he just got caught up in the whole wealthy bubble... not saying it's right, but some folks get distant because they don't know how to connect anymore; still, it sucks when a family member drifts away like that over bucks. hope things can get better eventually.
I don't really get why you're so upset tho (ok, he could do an effort for your mum!). Maybe he's just busy with work and life, ya know? it can be tough when someone earns a lot of money but it doesn't mean they're out of touch or something. Sometimes people are just trying to live their lives the best way they know how, and that might not always align with what we think is normal or expected.
"Just trying" doesn’t really cut it sometimes though...
with a situation like that, it must be pretty frustrating feeling like there's this big gap between you and your brother now. it's wild how sometimes money can just change the whole vibe of someone's life, right? i wonder if he even realizes how different he's acting or if he's just in his own little world where that's normal now... anyway, maybe there's a way to bridge that gap somehow? have you thought about bringing up how you feel with him or is he not the type to talk about stuff like that?
omg i totally feel you! my cousin hit it big with his startup and now he barely talks to us. it's like he entered another universe and left us behind.
Money changes everything, I guess?
...or does it?
I remember when my brother got a high-paying job and suddenly his lifestyle changed completely. It was strange to see him spending so much on things I couldn't imagine affording. We still talk regularly, but sometimes I wonder if he'd be different if he wasn't making so much money.
Wow, your brother sounds like a real gem. Must be nice to live in a bubble of Teslas and Porsches while ignoring family responsibilities. Do you guys ever try talking about how his attitude affects everyone? I'm curious if he even realizes how out-of-touch he's become or if he just doesn't care at all.
Man, it’s wild how some people totally lose touch when they get money!
sounds like your brother thinks he's living the life of a movie star, but it's really lame that he can't drop everything for family when it matters.
maybe not all bad??
money really does a number on some people, huh? your brother sounds like he’s playing in another league now. honestly, i can't blame him entirely. think about it, if you suddenly had a wad of cash, wouldn’t you wanna enjoy it too? sure, he should care more about family and all, but maybe he's just wrapped up in his new lifestyle. it's hard to say how anyone would act unless they're in the same shoes... but yeah, not helping when the fam needs it is kinda low 🤷♂️
i wonder if he'd listen? have you tried to talk to him?
Totally get where you're coming from; it's like when my uncle suddenly struck gold with his investments and started acting all high and mighty. He would go on about yachts and luxury watches while we were just trying to keep up with rent 😅 Feels like they're in a different dimension sometimes, right? But deep down, I wonder if there's a part of them that misses the simpler family times...
could just ask him?
does he even realize?
bro, maybe it ain't just about the money but more about priorities; sometimes folks get so wrapped up in their own success and busy lives that they forget where they came from or who's been there for them. 🤔 i used to feel sidelined by a close friend who struck it rich, but after i reached out and talked openly, we found some common ground again. maybe having a heart-to-heart with your brother could help sort things out if he's open to it?
sounds like your brother is deep in the throes of wealth-induced delusion. when people hit it big, societal norms and familial duties often fade into obscurity for them. it's ironic how he might think himself superior because of money, yet he's fundamentally diminished by neglecting those core human values: family care and support. in a system that often equates financial success with personal worth, it's easy to see why he's lost his perception of reality. maybe he'll snap out of it one day, but right now, he's orbiting his own world oblivious to common responsibility.
It's frustrating when family dynamics shift just because of wealth. Your brother's behavior sounds like he's forgotten the value of relationships and genuine support. 🤑 Money doesn't automatically grant wisdom or empathy! A friend once said, "With great power comes great responsibility," but clearly your brother missed that memo. Maybe a candid conversation could remind him that real success isn't measured by cars.