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Friend wants to go out. We're both on pensions.

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Redhead56 Sun 07-Aug-22 09:45:48

Tell her straight maybe you can both pick outings that are suitable and affordable for you. You don’t have to give her every detail of your income if she is a friend she will understand. While the weather is ok a walk-in the park coffee and cake is not too costly. If you have a bus pass you could go on day trips and take a little packed lunch.

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RichmondPark1 Sun 07-Aug-22 09:45:37

Can you just be honest and say that whilst you're comfortable you have to live within a budget and that means that outings are a treat rather than a daily thing. I'm sure as a friend she'll understand, especially given the extra costs we'll all be facing in the coming year.

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Lindylou23 Sun 07-Aug-22 09:39:35

My darling OH passed away in April, I have a friend who OH passed away last year, she has been more than left comfortable with OH pension. The problem is she wants me to do trips ,outings theatre etc. Although I am OK where savings are concerned I can not afford to do as much as she likes.
How do I tell her without letting her know my financial situation that I cannot afford to do what she can afford to do?

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