I'm not sure if this plays a major part in his psyche, but having dependents changes the game considerably. Suddenly, you're worried about providing for someon

I'm not sure if this plays a major part in his psyche, but having dependents changes the game considerably. Suddenly, you're worried about providing for someone else's future (kids, potential grandkids) even after you're gone. But, then again, that makes flashy purchases look selfish and wasteful.