2. Jenna and her friends have been dreaming since they were kids of the day they would attend their senior prom. The prom is now only a month away. When Jenna mentions to Bill, whom she has been dating for several months, that they need to coordinate what they are going to wear, Bill responds, “I don’t want to waste my money on the prom. Let’s just go to all the after-parties!” Possible conflict: Possible sources of conflict: 3. Tom and his girlfriend, Libby, have been constantly fighting over the lack of time Tom spends with Libby. While arguing, Tom explodes, “I work all the time so I can buy everything for you, and it is never enough! What do I have to buy you so you know that I love you!” Possible conflict: Possible sources of conflict: 4. Greg has been working, saving, and scrimping for months to buy some high-tech audio equipment for his car. Shortly after he installed the equipment, Greg’s friend, Devon, asked to borrow his car for the weekend to impress his new girlfriend. When Devon returned the car, one of the speakers was blown out. Devon brushed it off like it was no big deal. Possible conflict: Possible sources of conflict: LESSON 1 | WHY DOES MONEY MATTER? | 13