What makes YOU feel rich (s/o what makes you say they're ric

amother

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 5:53 pm

TBH I have zero interest in what makes anyone think other people are rich. Yaaaaaawn. But I'm interested in what makes people feel rich themselves. For example, a friend who acquired a secondhand wash machine felt rich because she could do a wash any time she felt like it even just a few items instead of having to wait till she had a full load and a roll of quarters to bring to the laundromat. Someone else told me she feels rich when she has a luxury soap instead of plain Ivory. So what makes you feel rich?

amother

Sienna

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 5:57 pm

Getting my nails done (even more so if it's a pedicure cuz then it's truly just for myself)
Going out to eat/getting takeout instead of cooking
Taking a random 2 day vacation
Buying a cute little something for myself or the house "just because"
BH we are not poor but we live pretty simply and these are things that only happen once in a while so it feels like a luxury

amother

Tiffanyblue

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 5:57 pm

When we bought a car that was less than four years old I felt rich.

When we bought our own house I felt rich.

When I look at my family I feel rich (sorry to be cheesy!)

amother

Thistle

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 5:59 pm

Having household help. Bh X1000!

I’m slowly shifting from my first thought/ reaction being about money- when you’re tight it just always comes down to the pocket. Now bh I can consider other factors including cost.

amother

Maroon

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:01 pm

Going from an apartment with one bathroom to two.

Having cleaning help for 3 hours/week.

Getting a washing machine after living without one for 4 months.

I'm loadeeeeeddd

amother

Cadetblue

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:01 pm

Being able to buy what I need without tremendous anxiety.

amother

Peony

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:03 pm

Using fancy paper goods and throwing them out afterwards!
(I don't know how people do it on a regular basis. I buy fancy paper goods for Purim and Pesach and even then I budget.)

Wearing a new dress in the season it was advertised (I.e. not waiting till the end of season sale to buy it and wearing it later).

Eating in a nice restaurant (haven't done since before Covid but not for health reasons, just b/c it's so expensive).

Taking uber or lyft somewhere.

amother

Indigo

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:04 pm

When I can buy dessert or lunch for a friend that’s having a hard day I feel rich, or at least not poor.

amother

Candycane

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:06 pm

Having cleaning help 2x a week instead of once
Takeout or going out to eat occasionally
Driving a new car
Cake from a bakery for Shabbos
Giving a wig in to wash and set instead of attempting it myself

amother

Mocha

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:07 pm

amother Canary wrote:

when I look at my baby I feel rich.

Me too. But my baby cost about 30K Smile

amother

Forestgreen

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:10 pm

When I bought my first dream bag, and then each one that followed

amother

Vermilion

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:15 pm

Washing machine
Dishwasher (if I had 2 I would feel like Bill Gates!)
Being able to not count out snacks my kids take.
Being able to pick up a small treat for a neighbor who was in covid quarantine recently.

amother

Green

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:17 pm

When I get my sheitel done instead of doing it myself

When I go out to eat for our anniversary

That I can make purchases knowing I have the money to pay the bill Baruch Hashem

amother

Ultramarine

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:31 pm

Sending in post dated checks for my kids tuition without worrying that they'll bounce I grew up always in the tuition office since my parents paid very late

amother

Pistachio

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:45 pm

Buying meat during the week for supper

Buying myself and my kids new clothes from Jewish stores

Going to israel for sukkos

amother

Orchid

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:46 pm

For me it would be being able to give maaser +. Writing those checks makes me feel riiich. Couldn't do it till recently and I absolutely love the feeling of being able to share my bounty with others!

amother

Jade

Tue, Jan 16 2024, 6:53 pm

When I can offer to pay for anything for others. Going out to eat and footing the bill etc. it’s something I LOVE to do and ask Hashem to put me in that position. I’d love to go into a grocery and pay off someone’s bill, or to pay someone’s tuition. Would mean the world to me to be able to be “rich” enough to help others!