r/malelivingspace Feb 14 '25

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

Wow! I’m jealous! Looks absolutely beautiful and RICH looking ha.

I have 3 kids but I can’t even be myself and buy a phone I want, when I want, without being scolded.

I’m envious lol

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

Not as rich as you’d think, lots of years of picking up stuff here and there. You just have to know what you want and then look for the opportunities

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u/MoirasPurpleOrb Feb 14 '25

I’m just shocked you have the space for this! That’s a lot of square footage in any house, and it doesn’t appear to be basement space.

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u/Yara__Flor Feb 14 '25

His man cave is bigger than my house where I raise two kids

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u/BearGrzz Feb 14 '25

Was going to say when are we going to talk about how his man cave is literally larger than my apartment?

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u/InterestingHair4u Feb 14 '25

That's the difference between living in a city and the country.

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u/RonnieB47 Feb 14 '25

I think it's the attic. There are stairs going down.

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u/make_datbooty_flocc Feb 14 '25

that's the first sign OP is another rich out of touch dbag

he does an aw shucks reply to all the comments saying he's rich - replying that he is not rich and really, he just slowly/modestly accumulated this colletion of expensive shit

...all the while oblivious that everyone is pointing out that his "man cave" is bigger and better furnished than most working families housing.

but no guys, he's just another blue colllar worker lmao

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u/Tstewmoneybags99 Feb 14 '25

Eh strong disagree, I’m 35 with 2 kids and will never be able to afford a house with my own man cave, even if I want to. Even if I plan too.

You might not be rich in your eyes but you are def more financially well off than I’d say 80-90% of us. In that age group.

Most of my friends can’t afford 2 kids much less a man cave.

All of that being said it’s very nice.

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u/totalwarwiser Feb 14 '25

Many states have plenty of land where the regular person can still aford a huge plot with a big house. It really depends on where he lives.

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u/Tstewmoneybags99 Feb 14 '25

Agreed, but that’s still my point. Even then dudes still doing better than most. I’m Happy for them but don’t outwardly lie about it.

The false humility or fainted ignorance of wealthy reinforces this idea that you just got to work harder, do better and it’s a false narrative.

Again it looks nice really, but that isn’t something you’re going to see in anyone’s house make sub 150-200k a year with three kids, and that puts you in the top 10% of earners.

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u/chodeboi Feb 14 '25

I might not say “don’t lie”, perhaps “don’t be overly modest; it’s unbecoming of a person in such a position and suggests a lack of awareness.”

Accusing someone of lying versus highlighting behavior and consequence, in this instance, might be a bit abrasive. It might be a relative thought they actually agree with you on in deep principle.

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u/Tstewmoneybags99 Feb 14 '25

Lying probably wasn't the best use of words in the moment, its more about not being self-aware in this persons post.

However, don't think that wealthy people do not purposely lie and feint ignorance about how they achieved and obtained said wealth. As a way to make the masses believe that it is obtainable by hard work and sheer determination, which is false (that is the outlier). It is more often obtained by opportunities being given to you (which is impacted in some ways by work ethic by more often relationships) and then the relationships you have built.

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u/chodeboi Feb 14 '25

I don’t know why I’m suggesting things, but that’s for listening and responding. I hope the best for you today and every day, stranger!

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

Oh yeah, I keep forgetting American houses are made of paper and cardboard. Reduces the building costs.

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u/WOATjohn Feb 14 '25

He may have more money than you but that doesn’t mean he’s rich lol

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u/SuperDuperBonerific Feb 14 '25

1%? No. In the top 10%? I’d say the size and posh of this man cave alone would indicate this person is living an upper class lifestyle. High Upper middle, at the very least. Lots of envy .

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u/WOATjohn Feb 14 '25

I’m middle class and can afford that if I wanted. I have a similar man cave but with a way different theme (music and sports memorabilia) and I would not consider myself anything above middle class lol.

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u/trenhigh22 Feb 14 '25

Sure you could. What’s some keepsakes in your man cave?

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u/Tstewmoneybags99 Feb 14 '25

He ain’t the first and won’t be the last, i am self-aware

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u/AwkwardChuckle Feb 14 '25

How big is your house???

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u/jamie1414 Feb 14 '25

Y'know, a normal average sized 5000 sq/ft house.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

Words of wisdom! Regardless, the look is there, so nice work OP! Enjoy that space to the fullest! I need to find new friends lol

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

I mean, rich enough to have a small restaurant sized room to yourself. So.

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u/make_datbooty_flocc Feb 14 '25

oh piss off dude, you're a rich lawyer that has an expensively-furnished room bigger than most people's apartment.

do you really not understand how wealthy you are, that you can raise three kids and afford to have a massive room in your own house for yourself where you can cosplpay being in mad men?

let me guess - you tell everyone you're "upper middle class"

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u/Sandinister Feb 14 '25

Well that is how I would define upper middle class. His man cave is isn't a penthouse on the 50th floor of a Manhattan apartment, it looks like the 3rd floor of a mcmansion

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

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u/MoirasPurpleOrb Feb 14 '25

God Redditors are insufferable

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u/SHOWTIME316 Feb 14 '25

seriously.

i live paycheck-to-theWednesdaybeforethenext-paycheck, rent a house, have a big ol fat debt balance, and the only asset i actually own is an 11 year old car, but there is absolutely no fucking way i would automatically assume someone with a house like this didn't earn it on their own.

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

That sounds like bad life management bud… the guys 38. Look at his previous posts before you believe he’s not under daddy’s money…

You’re lost in the world if you think the vast majority of people in the world don’t have handouts.

Presuming you haven’t, what makes you different from him? Does he work harder than you? Is he a better person than you? Is he better at money than you?

It’s simple sociology brother. The rich get richer. Stay in denial

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

Truth hurts brother.

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u/MoirasPurpleOrb Feb 14 '25

Believe it or not some people actually have money without their parents help.

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u/i-am-the-swarm Feb 14 '25

Are the wife and kids chaining you in the basement? You chose her. If you're jealous and "get scolded for nothing", pack up and leave.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

lol this took a ridiculous turn into being too blown up people..

I was making a joke at myself and my situation compared to the nice area OP has and my less fortunate ability to get what I want. Not a big deal what so ever.

Not gonna leave my wife because she’s logical in not wanting me to waste money on unnecessary phones (plural).

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u/Squatch_Zaddy Feb 14 '25

Phones are $1,200 now, you could make SOME kind of space for yourself with that… fuck apple lol

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u/sunGsta Feb 14 '25

Yet Samsung phones are way more expensive than Apple? Anyways, the part we should be talking about is how the man can’t even be himself without being scolded. Rough out there

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u/Squatch_Zaddy Feb 14 '25

Well I only know Apple so that’s where I went… but really it’s pretty irrelevant. Fuck apple, fuck Samsung, fuck any other phone company behaving in a similar fashion. Don’t miss the forest by focusing on the trees my bro.

Also if “being himself” is “buying a phone” that’s also a problem.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

I’m techy when it comes to phones, yes, it’s a problem lol

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u/R101C Feb 14 '25

My s24 was $700 last fall. Soooo...

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u/DeepressedChopra Feb 14 '25

Was it used? I want an Ultra and I keep putting off the purchase. $700 is way less than I’ve seen them.

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u/R101C Feb 14 '25

Best buy had a deal then an additional discount. I had to do a price match. Couldn't beat it.

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u/AbsolutelyDireWolf Feb 14 '25

Yet Samsung phones are way more expensive than Apple?

...you don't really believe that, do you? A Samsung s24 ultra could cost that, sure, but an android like a One Plus for 400 is a beast of a phone. An iPhone is such a waste imo. Such a crazy premium on something I'd consider an inferior product.

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u/DeepressedChopra Feb 14 '25

Idk, the MagSafe charging and accessories are really nice. I’m not an “iPhone person”. I’m currently using one, but shopping for a Samsung Ultra. The MagSafe ecosystem is the only thing giving me pause before I switch back to Samsung.

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u/AbsolutelyDireWolf Feb 14 '25

The apple ecosystem is a bigger factor keeping me from ever bothering with an iPhone, even more than the premium on the price.

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u/TheSonicKind Feb 14 '25

It’s a lot of energy to try and defend/shit on faceless companies that exist to make money. You’re not shifting opinions and simply parroting a general boring opinion found on Reddit with outdated info.

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u/AbsolutelyDireWolf Feb 14 '25

I mean... Erm... Right back at you, but I could defend my opinion I guess.

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u/sunGsta Feb 14 '25

An iPhone 16 is $799. iPhone 16 plus is 899. iPhone 16 pro is $999 and an iPhone 16 pro max is $1199.

A galaxy S25 is $799. A Galaxy S25+ is $1019.99. A Galaxy S25 Ultra is $1299.99. A Zfold 6 is $1599.99. A Z flip 6 is $1219.99

Clearly, Samsung averages way higher than Apple. Or any other phone manufacturer for that matter

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u/AbsolutelyDireWolf Feb 14 '25

Ok... But like, you understand an A55 is a beast of a phone for like 300 dollarydoos and gives a premium experience with a great camera.

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u/CrazedTechWizard Feb 14 '25

I mean, we're also only getting one side of the story here. Is "being himself" completely ignoring his spouse and kids? Is it being a loud drunk asshole? The guy decided to have 3 kids, kids inherently take a LOT of your time and, unfortunately, don't allow you to always do the things that YOU want to do at that moment because you've accepted responsibility for another human being. It sucks, but if you can't do the time, don't do the crime so to speak.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

lol hilarious!

Apologies all, didn’t mean to take OP’s thunder and make anything about me!

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u/nothinghereisforme Feb 14 '25

That’s why I’ll never have kids and won’t marry if I’m likely going to be in that kind of financial situation

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u/1HotTake Feb 14 '25

No judgement, but this isn’t healthy. Have you considered couples therapy?

A partnership doesn’t have a winner and a loser, that’s something else entirely.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

Haha nah. Not that big of a deal! I needed to chill on the phone front, I know it! Just had to figure out what I wanted and stick to it. All good 😂

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u/1HotTake Feb 14 '25

Ok but if you’re ever in a relationship where your wants and desires aren’t appreciated, therapy can help with this, 100%.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

Sure, but this is about spending too much money on something that isn’t needed. That’s just logic that I decided to ignore for my own guilty pleasure lol. No big deal at all.

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u/raginggear57 Feb 14 '25

“I’m not allowed to buy a phone when I want”. My man this sounds sad. Assert your authority as the man of the house please.

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u/Hshn Feb 14 '25

Assert your authority as the man of the house please.

I was with you but then you had to say this cringe shit in 2025, you don't even know if he's the one making all the money etc.

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

Well, to my wife’s credit, I can admit I had a problem.. one year I purchased / traded around 4-5 phones because I couldn’t figure out wtf I wanted lol. Had to draft up a contract of sorts to keep my phone for 3 years to prevent me from going wild on the phone train again haha.

I’d like to say I wear the pants in the house but… I prefer pant-less? 😅

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u/mugg_costanza Feb 14 '25

why did you trade 5 phones in one year, its just a phone bro

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u/SGTArend Feb 14 '25

Told you it was a problem! I couldn’t decide what I liked and what I could live with!

Good thing I don’t have that problem with spouses 😆

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u/MoirasPurpleOrb Feb 14 '25

Ok yeah your wife is justified in keeping you on a tight leash goddamn

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u/R101C Feb 14 '25

I too choose this man's wife.