My Comments

aw J,
this is a great post. Because your family doesn't do so badly in the money department of things :) and it shows your understanding that money is worthless (well, unarguably unimportant) compared to the other values in the world, including love, relationships and work ethic. I agree 100% that it is unfair that some people are born into a life already facilitated for them, as they naturally inherit wealth, while others struggle to afford a comfortable living. It is a shame that rich people are sometimes snobby and selfish. However, I don't think there is a direct correlation between money & snoody. Some rich people are generous and genuine. Those are the kind I like :) like you.

Jen,
I agree with this post. Obviously, a man who has money is a lot better than not a man who doesn't have money. I don't believe it is shallow for a woman to look for and to feel secure with a prosperous man. Only naturally, a woman would feel more comfortable with a man who has the ability to support a family, and a man who isn't stingy and limited in the things to do as a family for fun. It often feels embarrassing to admit that a man with money is more attractive than a man without, but in actuality, I think it is an important quality that determines the future of a relationship and family.

Jamie,
I agree with you. I think that the quality of your friends comes from things of more value than merely the amount of time you've spent with them. I believe that a certain amount of years doesn't guarantee loyalty in a friendship or relationship. I believe that relationships are deeper than that, and time is not the indicator of who will/will not stand by you. However, I think it is true that some friendships in your later life will be created out of interest, not out of pure desire for a friendship. But, in the childhood years, interest (money, fame, career) is really not relative, and therefore, childhood friendships are initially genuine most of the time. But, the initiative of a friendship doesn't determine the future of the friendship. Thanks Jamie.