Posted by:
2016wondering
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Date: April 30, 2016 02:02PM
I have been friends for over 15 years with two active LDS members. I've seen a quality in both of them that I find disturbing and am wondering if this vice is encouraged in the LDS community. Both women are financially secure and do not have to worry about making ends meet. They brag about their wealth when convenient-they want to impress other financially well-off individuals. They like to talk about the designer purchases and how much they paid for something. However; I've noticed they suddenly become "poor" when they want a discount on a service. My husband has his own business. When the bill was due, both women asked for hefty discounts because they "needed help financially." This request after they had just purchased expensive jewelry, over $5000 for diamonds. They continue to spend on expensive jewelry, clothes, car, travel and home improvements, but I have first hand knowledge that they turn around and plead financial hardship when paying a non-Mormon for repair services. This characteristic of playing poor and their penchant for dropping hints about how wealthy they are to strangers has me wondering. Any insights?