It has been argued that in today’s world, everybody spends more of their time preoccupied with what they buy and less concerned with maintaining close ties with the people around them. While I agree that this is the case for most people, I believe some people aren’t only concentrated on building wealth but devote themselves to relationships.
One significant reason why I agree with this point of view is the fact that we live in a consumer society where people dwell on purchasing lots of things that are usually unnecessary and useless. Due to this they tend to exaggerate the value of items instead of being focused on communicating with their close ones. This is because some people take their friends and family for granted, being sure that they will always be safe and sound (have them on the side). A good example of this is my friend, who is in the state of a ragging addiction of wasting money and time on shopping at the expense of making time for friendships and relationships. That being said, not everybody falls into this category, since many individuals are capable of balancing their desire for material comfort with social responsibilities. Consequently, excessive focus on material possessions can gradually weaken personal connections, leaving a person without emotional support and help.
However, it is also true that some people nowadays still put their families and friends on top, neglecting their material well-being. For instance, some people, living away from relatives, still make time and money for visiting their families whenever they can, albeit they have a financial opportunity to go on holiday to some islands and foreign countries instead. The reason is simple: people treasure their families and are ready to spend even the last money to see family and friends. As a result, people can enjoy simple conversations and share time with their loved ones.
To conclude, while there are arguments on both sides and some people continue to value meaningful interactions and time together, I strongly believe that consumerism has led the majority of people to prioritise material possessions over personal relationships.