Now things have been going on intensely with the topic for a while. Somehow I lose sight of the fact that almost anything is possible, as daily life shows. A young man proudly told me that the bank would now give him 500K. When I asked him if he would take it just because it was offered, he didn’t understand my question. He spoke of giving up vacations, restrictions, and a different lifestyle, etc., in other words, things I now find more desirable than before. However, besides his shining eyes, I missed the ruthless self-examination, also that of a woman. Often, high burdens and financial troubles (divorce and other exciting events) force one into a simpler lifestyle, which ultimately, though often painful, is enlightening. Moreover, one should admit to oneself that one is after all NOT so free from social constraints (car, children’s equipment, etc.) as one thinks or would like to be. Having lived abroad, I would never have spent money on outdoor facilities because wild nature simply looked great without intervention. But in a German settlement, I don’t like it if it looked the same without me wanting to submit to pressure. For years I have consciously driven old cars for the purpose because they are stress-free for me. Dents don’t matter to me at all; if the repair ever becomes too expensive, I get rid of it and get another one. I have been doing this for 15 years (before that always fancy cars for ego). Previously, eating out regularly was a standard for me just like constantly new technology and clothes. Today that would be too exhausting for me, etc. In short— in my opinion, this whole discussion leads nowhere because someone always feels prickled because they rightly live this or that path in life. The only good thing about it is that even the OP can read the many philosophies and learn what suits him, just as I try to do. Most should have more courage in life BUT!!! then don’t whine if it doesn’t work out so well, but take new courage again… to fail again— I recognize many positions that I had earlier and now smile at, yet I understand that one has them at a certain age and they are therefore probably appropriate. If someone up there is already toasting, then I raise my glass to much, much more individuality and less house type Friedolin, KfX, LPY, etc., whether apartment, single-family house or whatever, it’s about the individual feeling comfortable, so I can’t understand the often prescribed must-haves. I also once lived almost in a treehouse for a while. Show me your house (from the inside!!!!!) and I’ll tell you who/how you are! In one or the other post here you like to bite hard again and again. Just endure it the other way around without complaining—