Friendflation: Warum Geld in Beziehungen relevanter wird
Wer gute Freunde hat, kommt leichter durchs Leben, hat eine bessere Beziehung und verringert sein Sterberisiko. Nur was, wenn die Freundschaft am Geld scheitert?
In recent times, the role of money in friendships has become increasingly significant, according to Wolfgang Krüger, a psychotherapist, business expert, and author on the subject. Krüger often commutes up to 80 kilometers with friends to return to Berlin by S-Bahn. However, when his friends suggested returning by bike, Krüger realized they didn't want to due to lack of funds.
This realization came to him later. He had made a deal with a friend they frequently cycled with: he would cover all cycling expenses, and in return, she would bring a salad. Krüger, with his expertise, emphasizes that for friendships with differing financial means to succeed, the person with more money must take responsibility for such situations, without feeling ashamed.
Krüger explains that money plays a more crucial role in friendships than many believe, and its importance is on the rise. This is due to the widening gap between the rich and poor, as well as the current uncertain times, where money defines us to a greater extent.
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