Friendflation: Warum Geld in Beziehungen relevanter wird

Wolfgang Krüger, a psychotherapist and economist, emphasizes the growing importance of money in friendships. He explains that money plays a larger role in friendships today due to increased wealth disparities and the current uncertain times. Krüger notes that as wealth gaps grow and people live in uncertain times, money becomes more significant in defining our lives.

The phenomenon of "Friendflation," described as the increasing cost of maintaining friendships, is likened to inflation, with rising costs of shared experiences being a prominent factor.

Krüger's friend Wolfgang experienced this firsthand when his friend suggested they continue cycling back home from Berlin, even though he stated they didn't have the money. Krüger realized later that his friend had taken responsibility for the costs, while he offered to bring a salad in return. This scenario highlights the potential challenges of different financial backgrounds in friendships.

As Krüger points out, it's essential for those with more money to take responsibility and address financial differences in relationships to maintain healthy friendships.