#195 - Money Landmines with Friends: Group Trips, Weddings, and Splitting Checks (Heather Boneparth)

About this episode

Heather Boneparth joins Nina to discuss the complicated role money plays in adult friendships.

Heather Boneparth joins Nina to talk about the complicated role money plays in adult friendships. From splitting checks and destination weddings to parenting differences and group travel, this conversation digs into the awkward financial situations friends often avoid discussing openly—and how to handle them with more honesty and empathy. Thank you to this week's sponsor: SINCERENOTES. SincereNotes is available to download free on Google Play and App store. Special thank you, as always, to my assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs!

People in this episode

Host: Nina Badzin

Guest: Heather Boneparth

Topics covered

• money in friendships
• group trips
• weddings
• splitting checks
• financial discussions
• adult friendships

Keywords

• money
• friendship
• group travel
• weddings
• splitting checks
• financial situations
• honesty
• empathy

Sponsors

SINCERENOTES

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