I think it is cope. There are a lot of childless 40 and 50 somethings that try to boast about their amazing lifestyles of wealth, travel and no child rearing obligations. I think deep down they are miserable. Probably why he likes booze so much.

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I think it is cope. There are a lot of childless 40 and 50 somethings that try to boast about their amazing lifestyles of wealth, travel and no child rearing obligations. I think deep down they are miserable. Probably why he likes booze so much. 