"The more she waves her excess cash around, the worse I feel about it A friend I've had for years recently received a huge inheritance and has started spending wildly. At first, I was really happy for her. She deserves the comfort and safety net and it's always fun when someone decides to splurge or treat themselves. She is also generally generous, and gives very flashy gifts since the money landed."
"She deserves the comfort and safety net and it's always fun when someone decides to splurge or treat themselves. She is also generally generous, and gives very flashy gifts since the money landed."
A longtime friend received a large inheritance and immediately began spending flamboyantly and giving flashy presents. The narrator initially felt genuinely happy, believing the friend deserved comfort and a safety net and enjoying the thrill of splurging. Over time, frequent displays of wealth and ostentatious gifts prompted growing discomfort. The narrator recognizes the friend's general generosity but feels worse as the friend waves excess cash and alters social dynamics. The conspicuous consumption creates emotional tension, shifting feelings from celebratory support toward unease about how the money changes behavior and affects relationships.
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