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When personal relationships become professional obligations

My collector friend bought three pieces from me last year and now I feel like I owe them my attention whenever they want it

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mixing friendship with financial support creates complex emotional debts that can distort both relationships and boundaries.

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