We often bond with our friends over shared experiences, whether that’s going out for dinner, booking holidays or heading to the pub. But when social plans start becoming more expensive, it can be difficult to keep up – particularly if your friends earn significantly more than you do.
A survey of 2,000 people across the UK found that more than one in five adults (22%) feel uneasy when friends suggest plans that cost more than they would comfortably spend, while 20% said these situations make them feel anxious, highlighting the strain money can place on friendships.
