“There’s a huge ‘wealth gap’ in my friendships. It’s hard not to feel resentful of my richer friends”

The reality of wealth gap friendships

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“There’s a huge ‘wealth gap’ in my friendships. It’s hard not to feel resentful of my richer friends”

By Olivia Petter

8 months ago

6 min read

Can friendships with those more privileged than us ever work? From watching friends buy homes with inheritance money to worrying about how to suggest a cheaper group holiday, writer Olivia Petter reflects on how she deals with the ‘wealth gaps’ in her own life. 


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