Millionaires Lose Friends: Money's Expensive Friendship Tax
Meet Lisa Johnson, who ditched £35,000 ($44,800) debt, landed £20 million, and accidentally ghosted her friends faster than a Tinder date on Bitcoin awakening. Meanwhile, Lane Kawaoka's rental empire gave him millionaire status but minus invitations—from coworkers who preferred cheap beers to budgeting talks. Jeremy Barker quit his firehouse fam for CEO grind selling unique doors, only to be soloed by his own wife and daughter while his dog tried to keep the party going. Millionaires discover money can't buy parties, pals, or empathy—especially when 'nepo baby' culture and TV shows like 'Succession' immortalize their awkward social exile.
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(1 of 3)When you make millions but lose your whole friend group, turns out the real wealth tax is heartbreak and unsolicited 'lucky you' comments from your ghosters.
Making millions feels less like a glow-up and more like social bankruptcy: paid in cash, debited in friendship hours.
The millionaire starter pack: fancy accounts, vanished friends, and awkward family loan requests involving the word 'lounging.'
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/6/2025 | Author: Julia Pugachevsky
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