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Somefriendshipsbecome strained and evenbreak apartfor the most absurd reasons, and money is one of them.
In arecent survey, 21% of respondents admitted to losing friends because of money-related issues.
The storyyoure about to read is part of that statistic.
Scroll down for the full story.
In that scenario, there is no one to blame but her.
Many maydisagreewith the belief that money is the root of all evil.
However, people wont hesitate to end a friendship if $500 is on the line.
As relationship therapistSimone BosetoldRefinery29, Money is an emotional issue, and discussing it among friends shows vulnerability.
It can explain why the tension between the entire group looks like it’s long-standing at this point.
She may have let her disappointment get to her, lashing out at everyone.
In the story, the woman expected everyone to shoulder the expenses without considering each ones financial situation.
Maybe theyre making different choices with their money, Clayman toldVox.
Maybe theyre focused on a goal, or maybe they have three times as much in student loans.
None of the people in the friend group are obligated to agree to all of the womans demands.
But as a compromise, they could reimburse her for her supposed accommodation.
What do you think, readers?
Should the author pay the amount to avoid escalating the issue further?
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