@ThatShawGuy @chopstickfury01 @HemlockTapioca I've hung out w ppl richer than me and I feel like there's some unspoken tension that relaxes when I make it clear I want to split expenses fairly according to who benefitted, not expect them to pay for everything... it's like avoiding an imbalance in the relationship
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Reply · May 23, 2023@chopstickfury01 do you split expenses evenly or by ability to pay, who decides where to go and how much to spend, etc... if richer person pays for…Reply · Jul 23, 2024@sylphidian oh i do the opposite- if i don't like the guy i want to split the check & have zero obligation for further contact; vs if i do like him…Reply · May 23, 2023@HemlockTapioca @chopstickfury01 would you expect the richer friend to pay for everything even if they live a more frugal life and didn't choose the…Reply · May 23, 2023@HemlockTapioca @chopstickfury01 yeah, and then this is back to the weird power dynamic undertone if the poorer person is paying close attention to…