Budgets are tight at the moment and we’re all having to adapt our spending habits to ensure we can afford the essentials.
As a result, our social lives are taking a bit of a hit – as, for many, this is the area we can save the most money on, simply by declining plans.
Drinks, dinners out, birthday events and even group holidays are all luxuries when it comes to spending money.
These are the things most of us would typically spend our disposable income on – but the current cost of living crisis means this money could be put to better use elsewhere.
Of course, individuals within a friendship group will be earning different salaries too – so while some people might be able to afford a dinner out or a weekend away, others may not right now.