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How avoiding money conversations damages relationships

My brother borrowed money from me eight months ago and hasn't paid it back but bringing it up feels awkward so I just resent him quietly at family dinners.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Financial boundaries require explicit communication, but cultural politeness makes directness feel aggressive.

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