Redditor Opens Up About Money Worries To Wealthier Father, Gets Told Rich People's Problems Are Bigger

"Money can't buy happiness, but it increases the odds."

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• August 16, 2023

Money might make the world go around, but it certainly doesn't buy happiness. It can, however, make life a little easier and less stressful.

Reddit user u/broccoli_consumer recently shared a story in the AITA (Am I The A**hole?) subreddit about a heated discussion he had with his dad about money. He explained that he's been doing it tough financially for a while, barely making enough to pay his living expenses.

His father, on the other hand, earns around three times as much as the OP. So, when his dad called him to see how he was going, the OP was honest and told him things were tough.

The OP explained to his dad that the cost of living was worrying and how desperately he's been trying to secure a better job. The Redditor told his dad the likelihood of him ever being able to buy a home was minimal and that he wouldn't even be able to afford to repair his car if it died.

The OP's dad replied, "The grass is always greener on the other side," and that he would have more stress in his life if he were to have money. The OP asked his dad what kind of stress he has due to having more money.

His dad said, "You're lucky you don't have to worry about which investments are going to be worthwhile." It was at that point the conversation turned into an argument.

The OP told his father that he was entirely out of touch with reality. After all, comparing the stress of struggling to afford to eat with choosing which investment to make next is rather ridiculous.

But his dad simply said, "Wealthy people still have problems." The OP told his dad that their struggles were incomparable.

Now the OP is wondering if he is the a**hole here. Keep scrolling to see how people reacted.

The OP asked if he's an a**hole for blowing up at his wealthy father over financial stress.

The OP explained that he is struggling to make ends meet, while his father earns three times as much as him.

The OP opened up to his dad about the financial stress he's under and how much it worries him.

But the OP's dad responded insensitively by saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side."

"Wealthy people still have problems," the OP's dad said.

Now the OP is wondering if he's the a**hole here.

Here's how people reacted.

"Sometimes people are very out of touch."

"The logic behind this kind of talk is ridiculous."

"WTH is the matter with these people?"

"Thanks for the perspective, dad."

NTA.

Dad needs a reality check!

"Money can't buy happiness, but it increases the odds."

"Your dad sounds like mine."

A generation gap.

"It doesn't buy happiness, but you have greater chances of finding it."

"It is just nonsense."

"Everyone has problems and money doesn't solve them."

"Complain, complain complain."

What's your take on this situation? Do you think the OP was out of line for blowing up at his father or was his reaction understandable under the circumstances?

As always, we would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie