[aunty_helen]

I used to think this too, I was quite open about how well I was doing and how much I made.

Now not so much. I've seen what it does to people. They turn against you.

Some of my friends make half of what I do but they hang out with me and think of me as their equal. So why is it that I make so much more??? This is the question that they cannot answer for themselves and it makes them bitter. Shit, I've even had it from my own parents.

The human mind has a hard time putting itself in the position of others. Do yourself a favour, tell people but observe how their attitudes change. You aren't going follow my advice until you've seen it for yourself anyway.

[zo1]

"This is the question that they cannot answer for themselves and it makes them bitter." They can answer it, they just don't want to because they know it would make them feel uncomfortable. Facing one's own flaws and self-perceived failings is a difficult task.

[gclaramunt]

OTOH, is not enjoyable making your friends uncomfortable...

[zo1]

If internet porn has taught me anything, it's that no matter what it is, or how weird it may be, someone out there gets off watching/doing it.