I would find it as odd to receive such a call as it would be for me to make such a call. I would be waiting for them to mention the specific reason for the call, something they wanted to ask my help with or whatever. It would be even stranger if there was no such reason, it was "just to talk".

Inauthentic challenge (eg, enemies who look very strong but who are actually at a huge power or ai disadvantage to the player that's easy for the player's lizardbrain to not notice and to feel like they're being very skillful)

Games are designed so that success is possible.

Money can do a lot, but it cannot buy people who will not merely care for you, but care about you in your declining years.

There are no guarantees in life.

It’s more usually about having kids to take care of you in your old age.