Friendflation: Why Money is Becoming More Relevant in Relationships
Having good friends makes it easier to get through life, leads to 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, often cycles 80 kilometers with friends to return to Berlin by S-Bahn. However, his friends later decided they still wanted to cycle back. Krüger realized they didn't actually have the money, which he only understood later. He made a deal with a friend they cycled with often: he would cover all expenses during their cycling trips, while they should bring a salad in return.
Krüger, who has written books about money and relationships, emphasizes that friendships with varying financial means need one person to take responsibility for such situations. Krüger notes that money plays a much more significant role in friendships than we think, and it is becoming increasingly important. This is due to the widening gap between the rich and poor and the fact that we currently live in uncertain times. In these times, money defines us more than ever.
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