I think friendships are different and varied as people are and you learn relationships as you go, but don't let people use you and if it's not working for you or not healthy to let the other person/people know. It's an uncomfortable conversation but it's important to recognize your own shit and respect people enough to tell them when they're fucking up & give them a chance to grow or self reflect.

More generally to the title monetizing hobbies. Leisure doesn't need to be corrupted or brought low by including capital into the equation. I was having a nice evening no need to spoil it with capitalism.