“A real friend would do it for free”: Woman tries to get musician friend to play at her wedding without compensation, he demands funds or he’s not playing, tearing their friendship apart

"That's what friends are for," a common phrase that could go one of two directions. Either it means you're in a jam, a bad place, you're down on your luck and a friend swoops in to save the day. Or, it could be that your friend is trying to push your boundaries and coerce you into things you didn't actually want to do. The meaning of friendship changes from person to person, but respecting each other and having open communication are always essential to a long-lasting and healthy relationship.

We all know that some people get absorbed in their wedding day; that they want everything to be perfect, and sometimes they might even become what's known as a bridezilla.

In the story below, the protagonist is a man whose friend is getting married. He's a studio musician, so naturally she asked him to play at her wedding. They decided on a price, then she took it back, acting like he should do it for free. He refuses, demanding compensation, but she won't give in. What would you do if it were you? Read the full story below for all the juicy details.

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AITA for refusing to play at my friend’s wedding for free after she said I’d get “exposure”?

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What's strange is that she gave him a payment amount, and then went back on it. I wonder what changed for her?
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It would be one thing if it was just a hobby for him. But he's right, it's his livelihood. It's not a small favor, and of course he should be compensated.
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