Frugal Girl Refuses to Loan Her Bestie Cash After Getting Insulted for Saving Money, Frivolous Friend Freaks Out

Advertisement
  • 01
    pic of you with thick wallet to social media "Meanwhile, Miss Splurge has a rent to pay and empty wallet."
  • 02
    AITA for refusing to lend my best friend money after she mocked me for being frugal?
  • 03
    I've always been pretty careful with my money. I save where I can, avoid unnecessary purchases, and generally live below my means. My best friend, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. She spends
  • 04
    on everything-expensive clothes, luxury vacations, eating out almost every day. I don't judge her for it, but she often makes fun of me for being "cheap" or "boring" because I don't splurge on the same things she does.
  • 05
    A few weeks ago, she went on another shopping spree and posted all about it on social media, tagging me with captions like, "Meanwhile, Miss Budget is probably at home counting her pennies." I just laughed it off like I usually do, but it did sting a little.
  • 06
    Now, she's in a bind and asked me to lend her a pretty significant amount of money to cover her rent and bills. She said she's between paychecks and won't be able to manage without some help. I refused,
  • 07
    explaining that I've worked hard to save my money and don't feel comfortable lending such a large amount when she has a habit of spending recklessly. She got really upset, saying I'm
  • 08
    not a true friend and that I'm hoarding my money while she's struggling. But I feel like I've been responsible with my finances for situations like this, and it's unfair for her to expect me to bail her out. AITA?
  • 09
    peacefullyconfused • 1d ago • NTA. She's irresponsible and reckless and feels entitled to have your money and help when she's in need but bad mouths you when she's in a good spot. Keep a distance from such friends.. and if possible detach from such friendships. They won't align with your mindset and lifestyle and be a cause of further rifts.
  • 10
    Hi_Im_Dadbot · 1d ago · NTA. She would appear to be in the find out phase of around and find out. If she doesn't respect your fiscal practices, she can't benefit from your fiscal practices.
  • 11
    forgeris 1d ago • Why would anyone be an AH for not lending others money? NTA. It is your money and you can spend it however you want without being an AH.
  • 12
    nigasso 1d ago • pic of you with thick wallet to social media "Meanwhile, Miss Splurge has a rent to pay and empty wallet."
  • 13
    healthcrusade • 1d ago You should be more honest with her. "You don't get to publicly mock me for being cheap but then privately ask me for financial help"
  • 14
    • Atlantic_Nikita 1d ago. NTA. She mocked you. You can do an angel move and help her but if you do you will never ser that money again. Also, its clear She doesn't respects you as a person, why do you wanna be friends with that person?
  • 15
    molliem12 1d ago. You are not her bank. Let the friendship go she's a manipulative snake. If it happens once it'll continue to happen if you lose your friendship, c'est la vie
  • 16
    BoxRemote5960 1d ago • Your friend clowns on you for being frugal and now wants a loan? That's like the squirrel who makes fun of the turtle for being slow, then asks for a ride when winter hits! You're not a bad friend for saying no, you're just not running a charity for reckless spenders!
  • 17
    Vivian_Pierce • 1d ago • "It's great that you manage your money well! It sounds like you've prioritized your financial health, which is something to be proud of. Lending money can complicate friendships, especially if it goes against your values."
  • 18
    Charming_San... 1d ago NTA. You are not obligated to financially support your friend's lifestyle choices, especially when she mocks your own choices. You have a right to manage your money as you see fit.
  • 19
    callmesuavecita • 1d ago • . NTA. maybe she should be using your techniques instead of trashing on them.
  • 20
    SirWarm6963 • 22h ago • News flash. She is not your best friend. Do not lend her money she will not pay it back. Her irresponsible spending is her problem not yours. Just block her.

Tags

Scroll Down For The Next Article