Friendflation: Warum Geld in Beziehungen relevanter wird

Wolfgang Krüger, a psychotherapist and business expert, often rides his bike with friends from the outskirts of Berlin to the city center. However, after returning by train, his friends sometimes express a desire to cycle back home. Krüger reveals that they were not enthusiastic about the idea and simply lacked the financial means to do so. He only understood this later.

Krüger had made a deal with a friend they cycled with frequently. He agreed to cover all expenses related to their cycling trips, while the friend was expected to bring a salad in return. Krüger, who has written books on money and relationships, emphasizes the importance of financial compatibility in friendships. He advises that when two friends have different financial situations, the one with more money should take responsibility for such scenarios, without feeling embarrassed.

According to Krüger, the significance of money in friendships has become much greater than people realize, and this trend is only set to continue. The widening gap between the rich and the poor, coupled with the current uncertain times, is making money an ever more defining aspect of our lives.