Friendflation: Why Money is Becoming More Relevant in Relationships
Having good friends makes it easier to get through life, have a better relationship and reduces the risk of death. But what if the friendship fails because of money?
Wolfgang Krüger, a psychotherapist and business expert, has penned books about money and relationships, emphasizing the growing relevance of finances in friendships. Often cycling with friends around 80 kilometers from their suburban area to Berlin via the S-Bahn, Krüger's companions occasionally proposed returning by bike. However, he revealed later that they lacked enthusiasm for this option, attributing it to a lack of financial resources. Krüger only grasped this reality after the fact.
One of his closest friends led to an agreement where Krüger covered all expenses during their cycling excursions, in exchange for a salad brought by his friend. Krüger, who has studied the intersection of money and relationships, posits that financial disparities can make or break friendships. He stresses that the one with greater financial means must proactively manage these situations without shame.
The importance of money in relationships today, according to Krüger, has escalated considerably. This trend is primarily driven by the widening income gap and the current uncertain times, which place greater emphasis on financial definitions in our lives.
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