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It sounds perfectly fine to me - a happy family, enough to indulge in some interesting hobbies and provide for all other life needs.

Why on earth would you find that depressing?




they spend only $200 on themselves.


Not much less than I spend and I'm not missing anything I want to have or do. Mostly a few books and a meal out with a good friend sometimes. I could spend more, I just don't have the need.


I treat myself with cheap milk chocolate and caffeinated beverages. I have the expensive equipment and subscriptions I need, and the more expensive chocolate doesn’t make me happier. The thing I can’t buy is time and skill progression.




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