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    Quote Originally Posted by MovingIn07:
    Good god why would anyone aspire to this meaningless life? I can understand the poor wanting money - but honestly - I'd rather be poor with an interesting life and good relationships than one of these! She could at least get involved in some community or charity work and spend her time on something useful that might give her more meaning.
    Did'nt you realize rule no.1 of living in Hong Kong: Money is the centre of HongKonger's lives. It is not a means to an end. It is the beginning and the end. Make as much money as possible, or if not, spend as much money as possible. That is te golden rule of so many HongKongers. Who said money can't buy you happiness? Sure, if your hub is constantly away you can always hire some gig...I mean "escorts" to attend to your "needs".
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    I think she seems very depressed. I'd be interested to know what her husband thinks of this, once he's seen it. He seems a complete misogynist deep down to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fiona in HKG:
    Her ego!

    The old adage of mutton dressed as lamb comes to mind.
    ahh that isn't nice! I think people should be able to dress how they want if they feel comfortable and happy with it as long as it is appropriate in the situation they're in!
    I feel sorry for her, she seems very alone...although she can turn some of that around by changing her lifestyle....maybe jumping to conclusions but did anyone else feel like her closet companion was her maid?
    At least she wasn't isn't a gold digger !

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    thanks for this, I found the video very interesting...

    she seems down to earth, despite her material possessions.


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    Sadly, this lady reminds me of my wife's mum's friend. She was obsessed with money but had an empty life. She committed suicide... partly because she got scammed out of a significant sum of money because he'd lured her in by the promise of, you guessed it, more money.

    Clearly money isn't everything, but if you tell yourself it is you're setting yourself up for disaster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dear giant:
    The lady sort of contradicts herself a number of times, including once very clearly after the ten-minute mark. She says that she would like to become more independent but also that she is happiest when she spends time with her family. She also talks about how her husband is often away on business trips and does not tell her everything anymore. That sounds like an oblique reference to affairs.

    I honestly do feel for her, but she is in a somewhat better position (at least financially/security-wise) than regular HK women whose children grow up and start lives of their own and whose husbands take up with younger women -- even octogenarian minibus drivers have relationships with ladies across the border.

    If she hasn't already, she should begin discretely consulting an attorney and getting some advice on how to shore up her position and prepare for the worst.
    I really do feel for this lady, and from her words and actions , she needs professional and some spiritual help. My point is, she is suffering from depression and trying to please everyone ....it's a vicious triangle. Her daughter seems to be the only one in her right mind at this stage. The son has been spoilt to the point that he only has his head so far his rear end that he could clean his teeth with his tongue. The husband, self made man that he is...is delusional to think that she is made happy by shopping....which is a symptom of her depression and lack of self worth. ( crikey this so reflects my family) Yes DG, dear Tai Tai's hubby like so many men here who are so driven by making more money that they are deluded into thinking that their wives want same. A trait that was extremely derided and seen as mentally and emotionally unstable prior to the succession of womens' rights , namely the right to vote and drive, was that when feel more, that they are more in touch with their emotions than their male counterparts. This woman wants love, genuine love and affection which she is clearly not getting. Look at her background, how and where she grew up. Humble, not exactly luxurious, and this lady had a careeer and reading her words and vocal tone, she was happy. Truthfully happy. However, as the husband quoted, he doesn't want his wife to work. That is controlling behavior. The husband refers to his wife as " she ", not constantly by name, which would be a natural affectionate and genuine sign of love. " She" seems to be just another acquisition and possession to this dweeb. His body language is arrogant....slouch in chair, no effort to maintain posture. The wife, Gloria, on the other hand, sits up straight, but yes, she is unhappy and wants out. Gloria may not admit it but her purchases are really an afford to make her husband notice her and to " save his face". She should stop spending on useless goods but start hoarding money in a separatee account.

    As for the son......unprintable here.
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    Agree 100% with everything that you wrote.


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    900K for a bag WTF


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    i thought the same thing! man, that would be a hefty down payment for a place in vancouver....


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    Quote Originally Posted by carang:
    i thought the same thing! man, that would be a hefty down payment for a place in vancouver....
    900k? You could BUY a house for that in a lot of places!