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Financial Disparity: Not a Barrior for Friendship With the development of market economy in China arise the income gaps between people working in different fields: some earn good money; some make ends meet ; some others live on narrow means. On top of many social problems this financial disparity may cause , there is a claim that it affects friendship. The assumption seems reasonable ,but we may find it does not really hold water by taking a close look into the subject. First of all , true and lasting friendship is built on common values , pursuits ,or hobbies rather than similar incomes.Friends are those who agree with your life views and stick to the same principles ; those who encourage you when youu lack confidence in meeting chanllenges and pursuing your dream ,or those who share your interests and appreciate your tastes. Indeed , what strenghthens the emotional bond between you and your friends is not the same amout of wealth but spiritual commonalities. Of course , with similar financial backgrouds , you will probably know better about each others’ life style , but the difference in this aspect will not matter if you are mutually appreciated , needed, and trusted . The friendship between Marx and Engels – the two German revolutionists – is a case in point . The former was often in debt while the latter was well-off; yet the same socialist dream drew them together and made them forever friends . Moreover, financial disparity between friends does not cause trouble because each of them live a self-reliant life . Different from a married couple wha have common properties , budget and spend their income together, even very close friends live on their own finances. For instance , though we exchange ideas with and confide secrets to our friends , we will never rely on them for a comfortable life , no matter how rich they are . Admittedly, there are times when we go out for fun or to dinner togerher with friends ; however , whether they are richer or poorer than us ,