How do you know if someone is only interested in you for your money/success? And how do you avoid attracting those kinds of people into your life? I'm sure it's not just me, but I've found it more difficult over the years to make genuine connections.
Any thoughts?

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As already mentioned, form relationships with people in the same socioeconomic circle. Alternatively, take money out of the equation by doing activities and events that are low cost and/or have the other person pay their share.

People generally don’t play the long game here. You get burned once or twice and you learn the signs which are expensive expectations where you foot the bill, guilt trips about expenses, and too much attention on materiality.

If this is dating, then a prenup and honest conversation about wealth is a must once things get serious.

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Find people in neutral area and don’t bring up money. If you are asked what you do, say “accountant” or something innocuous

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I always tell a dog barbier

But you’re a director?

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Meet them before you’re successful. Only make new friends with people who are independently successful

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I wish I was surrounded by gold diggers. Never experienced that before. How does it feel?

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I'm definitely not surrounded by gold diggers. It's more like the few times I've tried putting myself out there haven't gone all that well, and I find it difficult to meet people organically outside of work.

Find at least some equally (or more) successful/driven people to hang out with / date. It makes many things easier.

But in general, honestly … does it matter? My soccer friends also only hang out with me because i kick a mean ball … not because of ‘who i truly am’ … enjoy the moment for what it is - don’t overthink and overromanticise your life.

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Dude - you think Directors roll like Jay Z or Aristotle Onassis or something?

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My money and success is part of who I am.

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I think you open up some space here for relatively mean sentences ;)

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If you’re punching above your weight due to money, enjoy the ride while you can. Make sure it’s worth the shallowness and future breakup

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Be ugly and see who gives you the eye.

Drink at a dive

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