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The “Friendship Tax”.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just like there’s a cost of doing business, there’s a cost of doing friendship- attending social occasions, meeting for drinks, etc. Rather than being shaped by the friendship itself, it seems to be dictated by the occasions and life choices of one friend. For instance, my aunt never got married nor did she have any children.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My dad taught my mom how to drive manual, my uncle taught my aunt, my fiancé even taught his ex how to drive manual. Similarly, I really appreciate the posts on contentment and gratitude, and often re-read those for motivation. __ Andrea, it was lovely to meet you. I really assumed I would get it. I LOVE Five Frugal Things.