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to think few friendships survive big financial differences

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lechatnoir · 16/06/2012 17:38

In the last few years we've seen our family income drop significantly to the point where we now lead a totally different lifestyle to many of our old friends. We keep in touch but are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up and I wonder whether actually IABU to expect our friendships to last now our lives & specifically income are so radically different.
Don't get me wrong, these are lovely people who would be mortified if they knew I felt like this, but, socialising has always involved smart bars/restaurants, theatre trips etc and we can barely afford the babysitter let alone the night out!

So AIBU and can friendships survive big lifestyle differences?

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DamnBamboo · 17/06/2012 18:01

Hmmm... clearly a threadkiller then Hmm

marriedinwhite · 17/06/2012 18:15

Hate it when that happens. Understand and sympathise. I think life moves on and you take only the most special people with you - or they chose to come because of a bond that transcends money.

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