My Girlfriend’s Family Sees Me as a Dollar Sign

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[@TCR2025]

This guy is humblebragging. “I don’t want people to know my families worth. Let me go on Dave Ramsey national broadcast to air out my feelings”.

[@PepeToTheMooon]

@@Henry_Redlol a bit naive?

[@joshwilcox8941]

Ladies, ladies, you're both pretty

[@TCR2025]

@@Henry_Redhe didn’t need to. He gave enough information. He’s definitely bragging. What exactly has he accomplished on his own?

[@JustinCase780]

Probably a prankster.

[@zerafians8145]

humble brag...seems more like straight up obvious bragging and he wants people to know about what his family has achieved. Not him or what hes done but what everyone else that works hard around him does. We dont even know what the hell he does.

[@RCGuitar982]

Joe sounds unbearable. I'll keep my five figure wealth over his eight figure wealth any day!

[@whitneyw.7919]

I wouldn’t, but he definitely seems like he’s a bit hung up on his self worth and family issues!

[@costco_pizza]

I would not want it either. I would burn it all if it were given to me because I don't want to become like Joe.

[@RCGuitar982]

@@costco_pizza thanks for the reply! big fan of you and your hot dog cousin!

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I wonder if he has a six figure career and wealth of his own outside of the name recognition of his family. 🙄

[@Lumaga]

It doesn't seem to be his wealth, but rather his family's wealth.

[@bigdaddydave80]

This guy probably lost his mind when he found out they won't use his last name.

[@djpuplex]

Its his families money not his. Hes not a cardiologist. No guarantee he gets any money.

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

“One man pretends to be rich and has nothing; another pretends to be poor and has great wealth.” -Proverbs 13:7

[@CZsWorld]

If I ever have a son I'll show him this video

[@BradDiBenedetto]

Something tells me this guy thinks he’s a much bigger deal than he actually is

[@TheSoulCrisis]

He either has to change his circle, his name, his location, or how he responds to peering questions surrounding his family’s background. You can’t do flashy things if you don’t want to attract people chasing those elements. Something is sketchy with how he responds to questions regarding himself and his family, also how he dodges questions regarding what his parents did specifically and what he actually does. Regardless of his family’s success and wealth, you can tell he’s lacking quite a bit in himself. Since he didn’t say what he did, maybe he’s comparing himself to the successful family members and feels he doesn’t measure up to the name.

[@aznstylepn0y]

Wow he’s from Jacksonville Florida. I’m from Jacksonville Florida too. I came here just for inspiration

[@bpaige12]

Question is why is he dating outside of his socioeconomic class? If he stuck with his own kind none of this would be a concern.

[@davidloughrey4841]

Maybe the dumbest call ever

[@alittlepieceofearth]

Could he date outside of the community, like a couple of towns over or something. I agree, there is probably something that is more perception than truth. But if it is just her family he is worried about, wait to meet the family.

[@untouchable360x]

Just tell them he’s not getting a dime from inheritance.

[@laladesy7352]

No one is asking about your cousins net worth on a date 🤣 nice try

[@diceportz7107]

There is a national trucking firm that is owned by people that have the last same name as mine. No relation, but if I want to be a "Joe" I, too could claim this as my family. This guy screams phony.

[@sasukesuite1]

What’s wrong with being a dollar sign if she’s faithful to you because of it?

[@pepegomez6192]

What does Joe do?

[@MrMds414]

It sounds like Little Joey relies on his family name to get dates and then acts all paranoid when they show interest or may show interest in his family money. I would tell the women and their families that my family has money--it's theirs, not mine--and they have made it very clear it's going to charity when they pass away. Little Joey should focus on building up his own name.

[@cutehumor]

If your family last name is on a hospital, you are Uber rich. Is this guy related to frist family??

[@herbertscott9575]

Girl: So, what do you do for a living? Joe: Well, my family is sort of a big deal, they are all doctors and make seven figures each per year. Girl:Oh, okay...but what do you do? Joe: Muh Family.

[@neisci]

😂😂😂😂😂 he's a 🤡 . His family is his entire personality.

[@sw6155]

@@neisciIkr!?! 🤣🤣🤣 I’d run from him like a bat out of hell… And when I was single I barely made enough to live… I’m happy my husband and I built a wonderful life together, from the ground up… I feel blessed… 🥰🥰🥰

[@lonestarrk9308]

My thought as well. So your family is rich. What do you do? Trust fund baby.

[@dnah02]

Lol exactly

[@Mr_D555]

Pretty much what I got out of that.

[@esonon5210]

I kind of get the feeling that he brags about how much money he has so he makes himself a magnet.

[@thesuperdingos]

He definitely is.

[@lot2196]

I can barely hold back my tears for this guy.

[@kathurtado13]

Yup!

[@PepeToTheMooon]

That’s exactly what it is.

[@Julian-zc9vm]

Yup he called into the show to humble brag about it.

[@bclayton430]

This guy NEVER talked about how much he makes or what he does. He just likes to talk about how rich his family is. Totally weird vibe on this call.

[@triplebbb291]

This guy needs help finding a career, and a personality.

[@DougAlesUSA]

This guy is a real catch, but only in his own mind.

[@breenee6995]

😂😂😂😂

[@PepeToTheMooon]

This guy is such a bragger lol. This call is to satisfy his ego.

[@Sheryl777]

Or maybe he has a real problem trying to avoid money grabbing people. If his last name is easily recognizable in town, then they automatically know his family is rich.

[@JustinCase780]

@@Sheryl777 No, he's a nut job. It's a big country and world with plenty of rich people that don't care about his so called dynasty. Even if his story is half true which is questionable at best.

[@nothingtoseehere3577]

@@Sheryl777He couldn’t even name an example of a past relationship where he’s been used for his money or where her family has tried to use him. We don’t even know if he’s ever had a serious relationship before.

[@PepeToTheMooon]

@@JustinCase780 exactly.

[@pitbull7885]

the guy uses his family name and wealth to get girls!!!! LOL

[@sarahwilson7983]

So, Joe is from a highly educated and affluent family, and he knows it. But what does JOE do? We are hearing not one word about Joe's career path and income. He's juggling his issues of not living up to the expectations of his kin and not wanting to entirely break away from the name drop.

[@kagnewcobra5228]

he's bragging

[@chrislim7976]

I'm surprised they didn't ask him. My family is affluent and successful too. So what does that actually have to do with me. I don't live off them.

[@rabidgoon]

he is juggling his job as a freeloader with his burgeoning white boy rap career.

[@mominthe209]

That’s what I’m wondering. Also, it seems he’s not dating his equal.

[@alittlepieceofearth]

Truth

[@Californian423]

His family family family, WHAT HAS HE ACCOMPLISHED? Prince Harry family has a lotta money as well ! Family affluence can go out the window in heart beat/ in a New York minute Prince Harry is married and a sweet heart ❤️. This guy sounds like a looser!

[@husqv5147]

I'd be willing to bet he's the type that couldn't whittle a plug to fit his own ass.

[@PepeToTheMooon]

Bragging about what his family does. That’s it

[@Dreamer-by4nk]

Girl/ not interested

[@MrJimmy3459]

Thats what I'm thinking, how much money does HE have not his family

[@Treerootz1]

When your entire personality revolves around your family being successful (but not you)

[@studentsofmoney2653]

This guy just wants to brag about his families money. He didn’t even have a real answer for how it got brought up in conversation. He only switched to the name on the hospital story after they asked him about it. Not to mention if you don’t want people knowing you come from money you wouldn’t go on a national radio station to talk about it.

[@barnabusdoyle4930]

Easy solution would be, if they ask if he’s a member of that family, just say no. He brings nothing to the table except the family name. I bet he uses it to pick up women. Why would a conversation go to what the family does for a living at all? He throws it out there probably because he is ashamed of what he does and isn’t living up to the family legacy.

[@dogpark77]

Guy is dumb. No game or rizzz

[@siegfriedbraun5447]

Yeah, his identity is so obviously tied-up in his FAMILY'S wealth. He actually desires for others to see him as "a dollar sign". Accomplish something on his own, and see how quickly everything changes.

[@swannyriver75]

He's a boring bragger, he has no personality so he brags about money...Sir you'll always be a dollar sign buy a personality with some of that money and keep your mouth closed

[@traiton6653]

It’s not even his money.

[@swannyriver75]

@@traiton6653 Which is even worse

[@chrislim7976]

I think Mr Rockefeller has other issues. 😂

[@asavannah7439]

So true 😂

[@rajbeekie7124]

This dude needs a long term therapist.

[@cyoohoos]

What I heard….”he’s the catch”. “Everyone in town wants him because his family is successful”. WHAT DOES HE DO FOR A LIVING was never mentioned. I mean his family may be rich but he may be a loser. It’s easy to be a big fish when you swim in a small pond and those around you are sharks but you’re ..not.

[@FrankS111]

I’m late 30s. Maybe things have changed in the dating world but when I was dating over a decade ago my parents careers NEVER came up. NEVER lead with your money. All he has to do is be short related to it and never bring it up unless it’s brought up.

[@Noulvari]

This guy just wants people to know he has money.

[@RCGuitar982]

and then complains when it becomes inconvenient for him! wants to have the cake and eat it too

[@barnabusdoyle4930]

No, his family has money. I bet that he’s broke and jobless. Apparently the family name is the only thing he brings to the table. What did he say he did for a living?

[@tkdevlop]

Angry you have none?

[@nohandletobehad]

Like Shaq said not our money my money

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

It did not sound like he had a six figure income and millions saved up; it was his parents' with the big money saved up.

[@ddubsr5886]

Dude Eddie Murphy solved this problem in the movie coming to America. Go watch the movie and do that

[@brookiegremlin6660]

bwahahaha I just legit spit-taked. It's the 80s movie reference for me.

[@RepentImmediately]

😂😂😂😂

[@kurtjames9487]

Props to Jade for pointing out the difference between perception and reality. Society today worships perception as reality, no matter how far off people's perceptions can be.

[@EsiriE]

Absolutely

[@tate6809]

I've never been asked by a girl or her family what my parents do. It's come up in conversation, and they've wanted to know all kinds of details about me, but when it comes to things that might reveal family wealth, I don't think that is as normal of a thing to bring up as Joe wants it to be.

[@Sheryl777]

@tate6809 But he said in his town that his family's (last name) is well known for being rich, so if his date is from that town, they would automatically know his family is rich just by his last name apparently.

[@wyatthowell2315]

So the solution for him would be to move to a city where the hospital isn’t, and meet girls there.

[@Sheryl777]

@@wyatthowell2315 Where no one would recognize his last name hopefully yeah. I think that would be a good idea.

[@jimster1577]

This is the dumbest entitled problem I've ever heard.

[@linuxsurfer2002]

Don't involve the GF's family so early. Get to know her, talk about what YOU do for a living, and avoid talking about your parents' careers, beyond just a passing mention. You do have a career of your own, right? I didn't hear much mention of it on the show.

[@catcoffee7958]

I think he likes to brag about his family to impress the girl and her family,,, but for him he is just living off mummy and daddy.

[@ddubsr5886]

I don’t understand how what his parents do is relevant unless he’s a trust fund baby. Isn’t he an adult? Do his parents bankroll him or something? Also why would people ask what his parents do if his parents are local celebrities in the community?

[@jimmymcgill6778]

It's all in his head. The only example he gave, is letting a woman's father to let them talk to each other.

[@JustinCase780]

Because he is either pranking or he has psych issues.

[@barnabusdoyle4930]

He’s jobless, that’s why what’s the parents do for a living comes up at all. He’s a trust fund baby.

[@brookiegremlin6660]

@@jimmymcgill6778 what a weird example right? Maybe the dad just saw his daughter chatting with a guy after church and wanted to give her a few minutes to socialize.

[@jimmymcgill6778]

@@brookiegremlin6660 Yeah, I don't know how Jade and George thinks that is weird.

[@kamo7434]

Joe thinks the accomplishments of his family are his too. Carve your own path and create your own success dude.

[@franziskani]

He could go to another city, rent a modest apartment, drive a modest car. As his family is rich, he likely has a good education and should find a job everywhere. Then he can date. If they ask if he happens to be related to xxx he can just say: No or Only around 3 corners. When he knows the lady a bit better she can learn the truth. Normally if the name isn't really special they will not even make the connection unless he is a public figure for a fund, or appears on fundraisers.

[@neisci]

This man😂😂😂😂!!!!So many like him, and later complain they only attract gold diggers. Why is he discussing his family on dates! He made his family part of his identity. Sr? What do you do?

[@Sheryl777]

@neisci from what I heard on the call, if someone knows his last name, they automatically recognize that his family (in that town) has money. No getting away from it, unless maybe he moves out of the area he lives in, and that's a lot to ask of someone if they like where they live.

[@neisci]

@@Sheryl777 He only said that when Jade pushed him. When Jade mentioned an hospital name. Even so, many people share the same last name and are not related. He can go by his less famous family members ( grandparents) name. This man has options he's not stucked or cursed with it.And what does he do? Why isn't he talking about that.

[@karmiek777]

I would look outside of the community. The Bible says to:Test The Spirit to see of they're of God. Act like I'm broke. (Because my parents money is Not my money) When on dates make them as cheap as possible. Decent, Not too fancy.. and be Real. Pay attention to their conversation. To how they talk about co-worker's, boss, parents, family, their life experiences... But Most Importantly we should Not be Unequally yoked in Spiritual matters! What she knows, thinks and acts or lives out for God is the Most Important!

[@Sheryl777]

👍

[@user-mv9tt4st9k]

I knew a Christian man who made good money and lived modestly because he was saving for a house (he was also mildy crazy and looking for a Christian wife, though I digress). At the time he was in his late 20s-early30s. He owned two cars: One was a beater and the other was a really nice Mercedes or BMW, whatever. He told me he weeded out superficial women by driving the beater for first dates. He said that when he got to know a woman better, he would show up in the luxury car. He told us that it surprised most women because many did not figure he was yet established in his career. He kept quiet about his savings and investments. 'Smart guy, though not exactly dating material because of his mild craziness. 😂😂

[@9liveslisa]

I'll tell you a story....I met a guy when I was young and he asked me out on a date. He took me out to dinner in San Francisco and he picked me up in an old station wagon. Even though I knew he came from the same affluent neighborhood I grew up in, the car didn't phase me (though I did chuckle a little to myself) and we had a nice dinner. Over dinner, he asked me if I would be interested in taking a trip up to Lake Tahoe. He said his brother owned a cabin up there. I said that sounds like fun! So we planned it for the next week. Well, to my astonishment, he picked me up in a 1964 Ferrari! I was stunned. Beautiful car. We had a very nice ride to the lake. We got to the cabin which was right on the shores of Lake Tahoe with its own boathouse. Doesn't get much better than that. We had a very nice weekend and I learned that his brother's house at the lake was also his house. I also learned that what he did for a living was restore collector's cars. Later he took me to his warehouse and shop. Funky old place in a bad part of town. But when you went inside, it was full of gorgeous cars. Avanti's, Woody's, more Ferrari's etc. So I guess that is one way to vet a potential date. We dated for a short time. I wanted to marry for love and eventually I did. My husband was a normal average guy without a lot of money. My advice to Joe is to vet potential wife material and make sure he knows what their values are. If you think all they care about is the money, run away in the other direction. One other note: Be careful if you are dating someone who has not lived with money; know that they maybe weird about money and uncomfortable. It's not always easy to hang out with a bunch of rich people. Just be careful and marry someone with a good heart. And I would get a prenup too.

[@georgewagner7787]

Faze

[@About17Camels]

Long enough comment lol. No one cares

[@9liveslisa]

@@About17Camels Just like 17 camels are too many?

[@About17Camels]

@@9liveslisa exactly right, so shut up next time

[@9liveslisa]

@@About17Camels No, I won't shut up. Go fill up your hump.

[@extremecarpetcleaning-wvwi86]

What does he do? I always told my kids just because I have money doesn't mean you have money. I'll make sure i spend it before I die. He might work at McDonald's. Nobody cares what your parents do. They might live to be 99 year old and you won't inherit money until you are 75 years old.

[@xavierhicks9008]

This guy thinking people are paying attention to the names of hospitals and asking people that have that same name if they are related to said hospital system is HILARIOUS. I'm sure this guy makes himself out to be a big deal lol

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

If he's that concerned about being seen as a cash cow by potential in-laws, get a prenup before you get married - problem solved.

[@vickieclark5931]

He is definitely one of the circumstances that Dave will actually agree with him getting a prenup. If he is smart, he will do that. And if the girl says No that she is not signing it then that lets him know exactly why she is marrying him.

[@Sheryl777]

@alleykeosheyan4779 & @vickieclark5931 both of your comments are right on...I agree with both of you...and most of the other comments I've seen are people who are jealous because someone whose family has a lot of money called in with a problem that HE sees as a real problem. It doesn't matter what the nay sayers say, if he feels it's a problem for him, then it is a problem. I agree that if the girl wouldn't get a prenup in this situation, he needs to dump her, move on, and find someone who will.

[@alberttang6955]

If he has substantial wealth prior to marriage, he can go ahead and set up a South Dakota Trust to protect his assets.

[@nailatiylluf]

He should have led with “the local hospitals are named after my grandfather”, no one cares what your cousins do for a living. I’m sorry but if the worst you’ve ever seen is a dad hearing your name and letting his daughter talk to you, you don’t have much to worry about. That said if he’s got a $100 million trust fund then yea women are going to look at you differently but I don’t have much sympathy. Just downplay your wealth or move two towns over where no one knows who you. You’re welcome. That will be $3 million.

[@Henry_Red]

He just needs to get out of his small community and look for people who don't immediately know him. Easy.

[@Sheryl777]

@Henry_Red you could be right yes.

[@ikotsus2448]

But he wouldnt get the same level of interest...

[@Henry_Red]

@@ikotsus2448 you can't have your cake and eat it too.

[@RepentImmediately]

​@@ikotsus2448and so he'd have to learn how to be a man that women are genuinely interested in

[@RaleighLink]

LOL this guy has done basically nothing with his life but is bragging about how much his parents and siblings make… dude it’s not your money, go be an adult.

[@landshark7684]

I’ll bet $100 this guy dresses like he just jumped out of a Brooks Brothers catalog and has an air of “do you know who my family is?”

[@mustangthings]

They ask what your parents do on a date, but they don’t ask what you do? Yeah right. This guy is a tool box.

[@amamadarkly]

Maybe deep down he believes the only thing he brings to the table is coming from a family with money and projects that onto others, creating situations where it becomes true. If he overly emphasizes his affluent background and then interprets feedback to his own emphasis as them using him, he is creating reasons to remain distant and withholding, which is probably his comfort zone in the first place. Or maybe he is more likely to choose people who use him because that also reinforces his pre-existing world view.

[@jill9606]

Self-fulfilling prophecy!

[@sblijheid]

You're clearly from a poor background. He may suck at formulating answers, but the gold digger ethnicity is a real threat to anyone with money. When people perceive money, they're abnormally nice to you and hike prices they charge you if they can. Remember the fairy tale like love story of the broke, fat guy who won the jackpot and magically found true love in a hot blonde two weeks later?

[@jimmymcgill6778]

So the father was letting his daughter talk to him for a minute. How is that weird? This seems like it's all in his head. He gave no example of how they see him as money. What does he do? I doubt their family cares about what their parents do?

[@nailatiylluf]

My thoughts exactly. Not one example he could cite. The dad would have probably had the same reaction if the guy said “his parents are really great people they volunteer at the church a lot” like oh ok let me give her a minute he’s from a good home. To jump to “he wanted my money” is wild.

[@jimmymcgill6778]

@@nailatiylluf Every father would want to know who their daughter is talking to. Especially if you want to date them.

[@Sheryl777]

Except that there are a lot of people in the world who would see him or his family as "money". Lots of beggars in the world today it seems. I just recently had to cut ties pretty severely with someone who was at least once a month begging for money help, and I'm not even rich, so yeah I can see the guy's point that if someone is really rich (or their family is) that there would be beggars at every door with their hand out waiting to get some of that money.

[@jimmymcgill6778]

@@Sheryl777 But that did not happen.

[@Sheryl777]

@@jimmymcgill6778 We don't know that for sure. It wasn't mentioned...only the fear of that happening was mentioned really.

[@robertl7239]

Simple answer, Joe - create your OWN identity. It's no different than people who have an infamous murderer in their family.

[@davidvanhorn925]

Gosh, the strife he has to deal with

[@Venezuela305]

I think people are getting this guy wrong. Is not that he likes to brag. If you rematch, he keeps it general and than Jay keeps pushing for details. His problem is that he is too honest. He admits he has money because of his family. He admits they have around 10-20 mil. The core issue is that he is too honest for his own good. My advise, is to move to a place where people don't know you. When asked about family, be even more generic, and just say Healthcare or Helping The Community. And when asked about yourself, just say you are thankful for the oppotunities you have been presented. If the girl or family push, then move along. If they get the hint that they should respect your privacy, then congratz. People are not the problem. People are how they are, because of X or Y. Doesn't matter. But I think we all understand respect. That is universal. Some may decide to respect your life or not, but that is where you come into the picture. Embrace your personality. If you are too honest, then build a method that protects you. If you are too trusting, then be careful. But don't be super secretive or a lier either. Learn to walk the line and embrace your flaws but also your strengths.

[@neededtobesaid4275]

Finally, someone who isn't hating on this guy! It's almost as bad as being in the live chat during the show. They have so much negativity about everyone. Seems like he's just a guy who has run into trust/relationship problems because his family has money. You gave good suggestions without going all negative on the guy. Good for you!!!

[@JustinCase780]

You got played sucka! 😂

[@autumnjerene]

If I asked my daughter's boyfriend what he did for a living and got this stupid answer about being thankful for opportunities, I'd see red flag. I'd be inclined to assume he did something illegal or immoral. Don't be so vague as to make yourself look like a drug dealer.

[@nothingtoseehere3577]

@@neededtobesaid4275The thing is, he never named an actual example of a time where he had a relationship sour because of his status. He also couldn’t name a time where his cousins’ wealth would naturally come up in conversation. The closest thing he got was that he was told second-hand that the father of a girl he had just met made a weird comment about letting them talk .

[@Venezuela305]

@autumnjerene They would be on the relationship, not you. They will share details about his wellbeing if you give it enough time. At no point does he need to share how much money him or his family makes. That is none of the parent's business. Is she happy? Do they have a roof? Do they have food? Do they feel financially stable to succeed? Ok cool. Nobody needs to know the exact details other than the girlfriend. And even then, he doesn't have to disclose it all unless they are planning to get married. What if the guy makes 50K year, vs a guy that makes a 500K. It makes no difference. Whatever flaw the guy has, is not for the parents to draw the line on. Parents give the advise and wisdom. And then the kids try to live their life the best they can based on those teachings. Your screening process, as a parent of a full adult, has no weight on their decision. Advise always has value, but is up to the person to decide how much weight that value gets.

[@lkj0822g]

I'm sure golddiggers are a very real problem for the 1%. Also sounds as though this caller is obsessed with it. Asking about your family is a natural topic of conversation for parents, so I wouldn't read too much into it unless they really seem unduly nosy. Also, maybe Joe is flashing his wealth a little too much?? Works both ways....

[@Sheryl777]

I sort of think that it's pretty important to be able to tell whether a person is a money grabber or not. Not that I'm rich myself, but for those who are, I can understand why that's a problem for them, especially if their last name is so easily recognizable in town.

[@sblijheid]

If you drive an expensive car or live in a certain part of town, any idiot can do the math.

[@RepentImmediately]

What a lot of men with money won't admit is that they want women to be impressed with their money and they want their money to be a power factor in the relationship. Some men will reject a woman who genuinely likes them and isn't impressed by their money because dealing with a woman who will tolerate their bullshit as long as he buys her stuff and takes her shopping is what they actually want.

[@mine4532]

Yeah, it’s the paranoia for me…. dude, just live!

[@indiaandrews6996]

What does this man do for a living? His family’s money is not his money.

[@VickyRattenbury]

Joe "hey I'm kind of a big deal" knob 😂

[@jimster1577]

Rich people problems. Maybe don't drive the brand new range rover to church.

[@valeriejohnson4204]

Question should be not how much money does your family have a parents have. How much money do you have????

[@martinvho]

Just tell them you are disowned for private reasons and keep an eye on their reaction to that. It's the only way to be sure.

[@Val-v2s]

I think this guy “accidentally “ lets it slip he’s from some well to do family. Keep that info to yourself and let others see you for who you really are.

[@twigglyfiggly3429]

I think Jade is the only one that can be a primary successor to this show when Dave has to leave some day

[@djpuplex]

She won't it'll be Rachel Cruz. I give Jade two years tops. As evidence by all the other personalities.

[@linuxsurfer2002]

I agree, even Rachel is not as "All-in" as Jade is

[@djpuplex]

@@linuxsurfer2002 Dave is way too toxiç for anyone long term.

[@JustinCase780]

​@@linuxsurfer2002Really? 😂

[@nicholasselke5214]

@djpuplex facts are toxic to perpetual victims

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

On the first date make it clear ya ever get married 100% prenup lol

[@Sheryl777]

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[@breezyveezy1]

Ok I’m a cardiac nurse, it does not matter if his family is doctors. What does HE do??? He has been bragging and he’s probably not attractive so feels he needs to bring this up:

[@megalodon1726]

He's probably a trust fund baby and doesn't work. That's why his parents' wealth frequently enters the conversation. When people realize he doesn't work, their attention turns towards how his parents are funding his lifestyle.

[@KanaTron]

So dumb... just because his family is rich, doesn't make him rich.

[@wahinepaddler4]

It's wild that he's like I have cousins who are in the medical field.. and?

[@Sheryl777]

@@wahinepaddler4 Apparently his last name is very well known in the community and so beggars will follow the money trail.

[@briankowald6465]

He's run into this many times? How many girls has he dated? I would just downplay it.

[@JessicaLovely1]

It’s weird they never asked his age and why he can’t move away.

[@anthearichter]

First of all, his parents money is not his money. Just because a girls is dating him does not mean that the girls should be expecting to get his parents money. Therefore, he should focus on what he does regardless what other people knows about him. He can also move away from where his name is not known.

[@tugboat2030]

It's called a prenup Joe. If the girl is not into signing that, then not the girl for you.

[@Sheryl777]

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[@MrTmenzo]

Just tell future dates you're a pancake flipper to sift through golddiggers

[@betitos11]

So hes a mommy and daddys boy? Who cares 🙄🙄🤣

[@PInk77W1]

I heard one once where a young man and lady wanted to get married. The lady’s parents made him sign a pre nup. They were worth millions. So he did. Over the years he made it big in the Dot com world and his in laws lost it all Via lawsuits and bad management. So the wife ended up divorcing him and Ended up homeless because of the pre nup

[@barnabusdoyle4930]

If he doesn’t like being attached to that family, he can trade spots with me

[@Charte11]

Is anyone else thinking of pride and prejudice. Mr Darcy finding the Elizabeth’s family repulsive and thereby writing her off and convincing Mr Bingley to distance himself from Jane. All he needs to do is say “yeah, my parents have money, but it’s not my money. I make good money doing xyz, but I don’t have their kind of money.”

[@pmeehan_3]

He could keep it broad and just say his family works in the medical field and keep it movin.

[@georgem2315]

I have read some comments here and I agree he has to be bragging, I have been dating for awhile and I don’t remember once when my SO’s family asked about what my parents did unless I brought it up.

[@jasonleatherwood2172]

Its not the familys you need to worry about its the woman herself 80% of women looking at you like a dollar sign

[@Sheryl777]

Jason, sadly you are right...I understand a woman wanting financial security (working alongside her husband to obtain that), but this is a completely different situation where because of his last name, people in town (both men and women) would automatically know his family is very rich.

[@RepentImmediately]

16% of wives are breadwinners and 29% earn about the same amount as their husbands. And more and more women don't want to be involved with men at any level.

[@denniskatinas]

They will think something about you no matter what. Move on. Built your life the way you see fit and don’t worry to much about it. There’s much to worry about these days man. You need to set your family up for survival. Focus.

[@InsideJobGM]

This guy has too much of his identity tied up in his parents net worth and hasnt stated at all,what he has accomplished. Maybe hes not as fun to be around as he thinks he is…

[@brucecranford0824]

I'm 51 years old and have dated a little bit in past and I have never had someone ask me this. This guy is bragging to people and his call is much the same.

[@carolr7823]

I get where he is coming from. If you come from wealth a lot of people are interested in you not because of you but because of your family's wealth. And since he doesn't come from a big area a lot of people may know who his family is. You need to know that people like you for yourself and not who you are related to or how much money you have.

[@spade112190]

this guy sucks so he has to immediately bring up his money to attract women, then he calls in crying about gold diggers 😂. rich people are truly the worst

[@LKS92Y]

In other words, he runs his mouth about his families money. Then the relationship dynamic changes from the girl liking him for him, to them looking for dollar signs. It’s his fault.

[@justtonee270]

He’s the problem, I don’t think it’s the women. He most likely over shares about his family. Just my take

[@sblijheid]

Them just date girls from your financial circles. Problem solved.

[@Scottsmusiccave]

Does this guy have money or does his parents? Either way there are a lot of women not "girls" out there that will like you for you.

[@DadinWA]

I think this guy has low self esteem/personality and starts using his family to try and reel women in. He needs to work on himself. Joe needs to speak with John D. thanks for sharing.

[@bimmersbbws6863]

What's the issue here? Maybe im sick in the head, but just go find a trophy wife and make her sign a prenup.

[@garymartin1956]

I have 3 big crushes. 2 work with pets and the other is a waitress. I fellin love with kind hearts. I don't care about their money as long as they bring me peace.

[@MossMini]

This guy is the problem. A trust fund baby using his family name for identity and self worth

[@heavylogic4204]

That is good advice! He could meet a different circle of people and not mention his family name. I wouldn't want to be around a girl concerned about net worth anyway. All the best to him.

[@KLA2789]

I’m not sure this is as big of a problem as he thinks it is. Pick different women?

[@TheGomez1105]

Wait, but this is the parents money. I don’t think has much money, so why does it matter?

[@gtileo]

This is why they invented prenups and budgets. You don't have to throw money at any girl and you don't have to cut her into any family money. If she's against that, bye. Even if it was just a scare tactic at the beginning to weed out the Gold diggers or being part of a prestigious family