Are friends to blame for your debt?

Are friends to blame for your debt? is an article over at Bankrate.com talking about people that have friends with more or less money. I have friends that make more and less money than me, however we've all got core values and interests in common, so I believe that helps to keep our bond strong. Also, we're all trying to be mindful of our money for one reason or another. So even though I have friends that make almost twice what I do, they might be saving to buy a home, pay off debt, etc. So we always are looking for ways to get together that won't be a financial burden. I must say it's nice to know we're all in the same boat, so to speak.