Polls: Family & Friends

Have you ever known a good friend of family member changing because of the money or fame they got? How did you react to it? Tell me your stories!

I had this with two friends of mine. They have a TikTok & YouTube channel together which grew a lot during the corona pandemic. They went viral a lot on Tiktok which later also happend with some of their YouTube videos. Which obviously attracted a lot of attention from both fans and companies. They have been invited on a lot of events and even presented a award show twice. In all honestly I wish them the best, but it affected them as well as person itself

During the years I've seen the both of them change due to all the fame they got from their channels. One of them I know since almost 15 years, I've seen him change a lot during the years. He has grown more distant and focussed (sometimes even obsessed) on the statistics. A bad video-result in views or engagement and he felt like shit about it. The other has become focussed on the money & sponsordeals primairly. She got pregnant recently and has done tons of partnerships with baby companies, there is no day when you don't see a sponsored post or story on the social media platforms from her.

Would you feel happier having a child of your own at some point in your life or never having a child and only having pets?

Several years ago, pet food and pet supply companies started using the term "pet parent."

Like it just makes me feel either forgotten about or maybe even worse that they did think of me but didn’t want to hang out with me. Makes me question the friendship a little.

I mean like its not completely obvious but just general vibes you get feel a bit off while talking or interacting with them.

My cat ate all his food too quickly so he's been begging for more. i won't give in cause cat food is expensive these days and also i don't want him to get fat lol. so ill just argue with him and he meows back. im like 'you'll get more food later buddy!' lol

Anyways do you guys do this with your pets or am i weird?

If so were you read to with any interesting books?

Obviously, there are benefits either way and it's not like you can pick (just influence).

Being the black sheep of the family means that you are different from the rest of your relatives, and often feel misunderstood, rejected, or ignored by them. You may have different values, beliefs, interests, or goals than your family members, and their acceptance of your life and personality might be reluctant. Being the black sheep can be a painful and lonely experience, but it can also be a source of strength and independence.

if yes what did they do. ?

Lets say they are doing something wrong... they know it... even know why... but they won't stop. You've listened, explained, coached, guided, supported... they get counseling even and that has not progressed them. The wrong they do can "blow up" and hurt themselves or others but they are unable to stop as yet. In the meantime, the drama continues as they play out to you the drama of their daily life.

They can be a wonderful person in some areas, but poison in others.

Do you abandon such friends, when?

Example: Adolph loves his girlfriend and is wonderful to his favorite dog. But Adolph is hurting others via his policies, based upon his fears.

Bob is lying to his girlfriend... he knows it's wrong, and knows why he does it... but keeps doing it due to fear of the consequences. The result is emotional drama as his girlfriend is confused and frustrated.