Nowadays, people have become overly fond of showing off, and this trend is especially common among the middle class. In the pursuit of maintaining a certain image, many are compromising their happiness and financial stability. Some prime examples of this behavior include:
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Buying and wearing expensive branded clothes, shoes, and accessories.
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Owning the latest high-end mobile phones.
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Purchasing luxury watches.
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Driving expensive cars beyond their means.
To sustain this false lifestyle, people are increasingly spending beyond their income, sometimes even taking loans from banks. I still fail to understand why people feel the need to do this.
We should live within our means and avoid the trap of pretentiousness. While some may not agree, the truth remains that many lives are being ruined due to this obsession with appearances.
Additionally, we must be cautious of those who befriend us solely based on our status. Such friendships are often superficial—when your financial situation changes, so does their loyalty. As our elders have wisely said, false status does not last long.
I firmly believe that true friendships should be based on a person’s character, not their wealth or status. Although finding such genuine people is rare, if you do, cherish them—because true friends and supportive relatives are blessings that only the fortunate receive.
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