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The Hidden Costs of Friendship: The MAJOR Red Flags We Ignored

Patrice & Saydee Season 1 Episode 12

You ever look at a friendship and think, “Why does this feel like it’s draining my energy and my bank account?” Yeah, same. This week, we’re breaking down the hidden costs of modern friendships—because emotional labor and financial strain are real, and some people really will test your patience and your Venmo balance.

We’re talking about the friends who never seem to pay you back, the ones who only call when their life is falling apart, and the ones who make you feel small the moment you share a win. From shady money habits to emotional one-sidedness, this episode is the wake-up call we all need.

We’re also calling out some friendship red flags we wish we saw sooner, the boundaries we’re learning to set, and the honest conversations we’re finally having. Because let’s be real—if it costs your peace or your paycheck, it’s too damn expensive.

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