Are Friendships Getting Too Expensive? Money, Pressure & the Cost of Keeping Up

Are friendships becoming too expensive, or are we simply struggling to admit when we cannot afford something? In this episode, Courtney and Renée explore the growing financial pressures surrounding adult female friendships—from luxury birthday dinners and girls’ trips to weddings, baby showers and the unspoken expectation to keep up. They discuss why women often struggle to speak openly about money, the shame and comparison attached to earning less than your friends, and how social media creates the illusion that everybody else is living comfortably. They also unpack the difference between being financially free and making your friends feel inferior, why generosity matters when your circumstances improve, and how to build friendships where everybody can honestly say, “I don’t have it right now,” without being embarrassed or excluded. Plus, the sisters respond to a dilemma from a woman wondering whether she ended a ten-year friendship too quickly—and whether the relationship may still be worth repairing.💌 Join the TMS Mailing List: https://www.tomysisters.com📧 E-mail us your dilemmas and episode suggestions: [email protected] 💌 JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomysisterhoodTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/tomysisterhood💌 SAY HI TO THE HOSTS! https://www.instagram.com/cdboatenghttps://www.instagram.com/reneeimafidon💌 ABOUT US:At heart, To My Sisters is the fast-growing digital sisterhood founded to help women across the world leverage friendship and community to manifest their greatest ambitions.To My Sisters is unique in its kind by offering women the space for holistic wellness, growth and healing. From dealing with past trauma to setting up your next business venture, TMS is the one-stop destination for women looking to break the boundaries of what is seen as possible in our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.