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Priced Out of Friendship

💬 Join the community: https://www.skool.com/calm-connected-... Do you really have a choice in where you live? We’re moving for better houses and better jobs, but we’re leaving our support systems behind. Loneliness is the hidden tax on the modern "better life." In this episode of Between Mates, Ash and Liam unpack the brutal reality of the "loneliness tax." Liam reflects on his move to the North East for affordability, a decision that secured a garden for his kids but cost him the proximity of his closest friends. Ash shares the perspective of an expat, balancing the thrill of life in London with the heartache of missing funerals and weddings back in New Zealand. They dive into the "fragmented conversations" of parenthood and why remote work has made building new bonds feel like an uphill battle. It’s a raw look at the compromises we make to be "the rock" for our families, and whether the trade-off is truly worth it. Connection isn't just a feeling; it’s a logistical challenge we are increasingly losing the budget for. 🔍 In this episode, we talk about: • Being "priced out" of the cities where your friends live. • The "fragmented" nature of catching up with friends who have kids. • The guilt of choosing personal growth over family milestones. • How financial stability dictates the quality of your social life. • The transition from "work colleagues" to "real friends" in a remote world. • Why putting yourself (and your family) first is a "necessary selfishness." 💡 Ideas you can try in your own life: • The 15-Minute Sync: Build ritual into your remote work day to talk about life, not just tasks. • Audit your "Loneliness Tax": Calculate the true cost (fuel, time, energy) of your current social circle. • Low-Stakes Community: Join a free group (like our Skool community) to bridge the gap without financial pressure. • Incorporate, Don't Isolate: If you have kids, try "Uncle/Auntie" style video calls where the chaos is part of the connection. • The "Effort Over Proximity" Rule: Recognise that in 2026, friendship requires more logistics than it did in school. 🎙️ Between Mates — two friends, two perspectives - talking about life, love, work, and everything in between. 🧰 Gear & Tools We Use: 🎤 Elgato Wave 3 Microphone - https://amzn.to/3LEJK8I 🎬 Edited in DaVinci Resolve 🎵 Music by Suno – https://suno.com/s/1Y75n0wTecb8NOsG Support the channel - buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/betweenmates #BetweenMates #Loneliness #ModernLife #MaleFriendship #CostOfLiving #MentalHealth #ExpatLife #RemoteWork