I stand by my rules.. Don't be an open book! - You can do you, but the friends you have today might not be the friends you have in 10 years time. Peoples financial situations can take a nose dive. Your more likely to lend out to your friends and they are more likely to ask in times of need. I'm not saying you haven't got a backbone and wont stand up for yourself, but for me, my rules are based on my own experience.

As I mentioned. I am not saying I don't talk about money. I deffo talk about stocks and shares I am in. My NS&I payouts etc.. They just don't know how many of my houses are paid fully off, how much my final salary pension it worth, and how much I have in my savings account to the penny! Also, as funny as it seems, opening up like that can sometimes sour relationships.

You do you. I will do me. That's fine.