{"id":58041,"date":"2023-03-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-02-06T12:06:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T17:06:26","slug":"how-to-talk-money-with-friends-in-a-healthy-way","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/inspired-investor\/ideas-and-motivation\/how-to-talk-money-with-friends-in-a-healthy-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Talking Money with Friends Doesn&#8217;t Have to be Weird"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/relationships\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Relationships<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Talking Money with Friends Doesn&#8217;t Have to be Weird<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Kim Shiffman<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-1.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two friends talking\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Talking Money with Friends Doesn&#8217;t Have to be Weird &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/inspired-investor\/ideas-and-motivation\/how-to-talk-money-with-friends-in-a-healthy-way\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/inspired-investor\/ideas-and-motivation\/how-to-talk-money-with-friends-in-a-healthy-way\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published March 27, 2023 \u2022 5 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Money can be a source of disharmony in a romantic relationship and is among the top causes of marriage breakup, right up there with infidelity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can cause rifts in platonic relationships, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMoney is commonly a source of conflict in friendships where there is jealousy, unmet expectations or broken promises,\u201d says Jean Paul Nyereka, vice president of client success at Money Wise Workplaces, which provides financial wellness services for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to money, there isn\u2019t just one way to earn it, spend it or save it. We handle our finances differently, depending on our upbringing, our personality type and life circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s one thing almost all of us do have in common: We aren\u2019t super comfortable talking to each other about money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, discussing personal finance among friends is possible\u2014and it\u2019s worth doing. It can avoid hurt feelings and conflicts, which may be amplified these days as inflation has stretched our budgets. What\u2019s more, your friends&#8217; financial wins and missteps can serve as valuable lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you talk money with friends in a healthy way? Here are some tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice how you\u2019re feeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A change in your or a friend\u2019s financial status can stir up all sorts of emotions, with jealousy being a big one. \u201cA friend being promoted at work, getting a large inheritance or being successful in business can cause tension between friend groups as the other individuals envy their friend&#8217;s success,\u201d says Nyereka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important step here is being aware of your feelings and letting yourself feel them. They\u2019re valid, and being aware of them will help facilitate healthier conversations and stronger friendships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it&#8217;s important to remember that we naturally love to compare things to each other, but keeping track of whether you are \u201cahead\u201d or \u201cbehind\u201d your friends as far as finances isn\u2019t conducive to a healthy relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease into it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to just get a conversation started? A healthy way to talk about money with friends is to open with a non-invasive, not-too-personal question. So instead of, \u201cHow much money do you have saved up for retirement?\u201d you could ask, \u201cWhat are your thoughts on TSFAs versus RRSPs for retirement saving?\u201d You could turn to your friends for budgeting tips, but getting them to say the how much they are able to save a month is trickier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assume nothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unmet expectations, spoken or not, are a common source of money conflict among friends, according to Nyereka. For example, an unspoken expectation could be the assumption that the more well-off friend pays for lunch or lends money if asked. Although it may be difficult to proactively raise these topics with a pal, think twice before making such assumptions. When in doubt, ask questions and communicate clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch your words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good friend cares about how their words and actions make others feel. If you\u2019re the friend with money, think about how your less affluent friends will feel when you complain about the food on your first-class flight or moan that your designer shoes aren\u2019t comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggest inexpensive activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When friends are in different financial strata, going out can become a bit of a minefield. A fun weekend away for one of you\u2014hotels, dinners, activities, transportation \u2014 might be unattainable for the other. If you\u2019re the friend with the bigger bank account, make sure to suggest some cheap and cheerful nights out sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your promises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBroken promises relating to money can affect friendships and relationships,\u201d says Nyereka.&nbsp; \u201cThis comes in many forms, such as savings goals set jointly but not met by one party, or a short-term loan that was supposed to be repaid but was not.\u201d If you can\u2019t hold up your end of an agreement, whether formal or informal, be upfront and realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let your friends be there for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling unable to meet your day-to-day expenses is stressful and being alone with those worries can be damaging. \u201cBeing able to talk openly with a friend about this stress can result in a deeper friendship and possibly amplified resources to help,\u201d says Nyereka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filter your friends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Money can break up relationships\u2014and that\u2019s not always a bad thing. If you have friends who are routinely inconsiderate of your finances, or who make you feel bad about your money situation through their words or actions, then it might be time to start hanging out with different people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be real<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dishonesty about your finances can seriously undermine trust and cause betrayal and hurt in a relationship. Even just among friends, being inauthentic or disingenuous about your income with friends can chip away at trust. That doesn\u2019t mean you have to share all the details of your finances to your circle of friends, but don\u2019t mislead, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know your worth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our friends and family love and want to spend time with you because of who you are, not because of or in spite of the figures in your accounts. Go into every interaction with your friends confident in this knowledge, feeling secure in their affection for who you are, not what you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if, despite your best efforts, money is causing conflicts in your life? It\u2019s important to take steps to address it. This might include seeking the help of a financial advisor or therapist, setting clear financial goals and boundaries for yourself, or having open and honest conversations with friends or loved ones about your financial situation and needs, says Nyereka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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