I completely agree, Seema, you made an excellent point. People these days are obsessed with the pursuit of wealth and material possessions.
Unfortunately, this has led to a shift in the nature of relationships, which are no longer based on love and affection, but on money and power. Many individuals believe that by accumulating wealth, they can buy and maintain relationships.
They surround themselves with like-minded individuals who share their self-seeking mentality, until they have the means to pay for everything.
Money can also open doors of popularity and transform someone with ordinary talents into an extraordinary figure, as we have seen with the Kardashian family.
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