Dating a guy in the top %1

I recently started seeing this guy. We've been hanging out about a month so it's very new. We share a similar sense of humor, have good conversation, and have lots of fun together. He's respectful and kind to me and everyone I've seen him interact with. He's been excited about introducing me to his friends/meeting mine. He's always keen to hang out and has mentioned making plans to go on little trips together in the future. However, a few dates in I started to get the impression that he's from a very priveledged background. He sometimes talks about family and friends in a way that makes me uncomfortable. He often name drops and says "my dad knows the owner of _" or "my buddys parents own". I googled his family name and confirmed that they are extremely wealthy and well known witin our city's elite. He also acts priveledged in certain ways like skipping big lines and saying"I dont do lines". I don't care about the money, but I'm starting to feel like he thinks he's above certain people (but would never admit it), and holds different values than me (eg: thinking wealth and status are very important). All of his friends I've met so far are from similar backgrounds to him. I get the impression he's never worked for anything in his life. I was wondering if people think this behaviour is worrisome or if I am overthinking it to protect myself ? I'm from a middle class family and I feel uncomfortable and out of place in certain situations with him. On some level I don't understand why he's not dating someone on his own "level" intead of me. Has anyone here dated someone much wealthier than they are? Or have any advice for my situation ? Im not necessarily looking for a serious long-term relationship right at this moment , but I care about making genuine connections with genuine people.

Posted Aug 14, 2017, 7:19 PM UTC

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