I know from my own experience that there are some people who far preferred me when I was working a shitty job and struggling to pay the bills.
I'm glad that I don't have such people in my life, not anymore more at least haha. No matter the past we had, if we don't seem to gel anymore, then it probably isn't meant to be. If things start to get even a tad bit toxic from the other side, then I just head my own way, quietly creating as much distance possible.
I wonder though, if it leads to a less social future - is this why so many older people don't have a network of friends?
That's truly a great question, a question we rarely ask or talk about.
I guess that's what life becomes as we get older. A huge circle and number of friends and acquaintances, slowly coming down to a decent handful of people, if lucky.