You’re very generous, but your friends may feel uncomfortable about accepting your help and want the satisfaction of making it on their own
I’m in the fortunate position of owning my own home and some land without a mortgage (in a very affordable and somewhat remote area), and every week I hear more stories from friends about their struggles to get by. We’re all in our 30s, but I feel as if my stress levels are infinitely lower than theirs.
I’ve offered to have people stay rent-free so they can save money for a house – and generally act as a backup plan for anyone who needs a place to stay longer term – or even put a mobile home on the land. However, I still feel as if I’m barely making a difference.
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