Do you charge friends for readings?
I've been reading for about a year and friends keep asking. I don't mind doing it but it's starting to eat up my evenings. Some people say never charge friends, some say always. What do you actually do? Is there a middle ground?
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I charge friends a token amount, like the price of a coffee. it filters out the bored ones and still feels friendly
never charge friends was my rule until I had four readings in one week. now it's 'one free, then we talk'
energy exchange doesn't have to be money. I ask friends to cook me dinner or trade a skill. works great
I read for friends free but I set a time limit. one hour, one topic. evenings saved
charging changes the dynamic, some friendships can't take it. know which ones yours are before deciding
if it's eating your evenings, that's your answer. generosity without boundaries becomes resentment
I do free readings for close friends once a month max. they respect it more when it's not unlimited