My best friend and I have been planning this trip for months but her financial situation changed and now she can't afford it but won't just say so — instead she's making excuses and being weird about money in ways that feel like she's pulling away from our whole friendship. I want to help but I also don't want to make her feel worse or cross a line she doesn't want me to cross.
More people experience this than they realize.
The delicate dance of preserving dignity while offering love becomes nearly impossible when money shame enters a friendship.
“Where Are You with Love Under Financial Stress?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.