"Let that person know that you appreciate being included and want to be able to go on the trip with them, but you do have limited resources. Ask what the expectation would be for expenses during the trip. This may feel awkward, but it's way better to learn now than to be away and unable to participate or contribute fully."
"I have recently befriended a lovely group of women who are slightly older than me and exponentially wealthier. We met naturally and have struck up a lovely friendship, but the truth is they are way out of my league, financially. They are all talking about taking a trip together this winter and have invited me to come along. I can't imagine that I can afford it, but I want to try."
A friendship with older, wealthier women created financial anxiety after an invitation to a winter trip that may feel unaffordable. The narrator wonders whether to disclose limited resources and fears being unable to participate fully or sustain the friendship. The advised action is to tell the closest confidant, express appreciation for the invitation, state limited resources, and ask about expense expectations to avoid awkwardness and last-minute exclusion. A separate concern involves a partner who frequently mentions, texts, and spends time with an ex, producing unease despite assurances of platonic intentions and a desire to trust.
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