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Be Honest With Friends About Your Budget

Reddit user hntingbears (account deleted) says:

"It's OK to say I can't afford to go/do/see to friends/coworkers/family, etc. Be honest about your budget as people will understand. I do it all the time now, and it really helps me to keep from overspending on frivolous things."

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