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to not phone my friend 'if I can'?

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MoonGirl1981 · 15/04/2011 16:10

I have this 'friend'.

She texts me frequently asking me to phone her back, despite having the phone in her hand to text me.

She's just done it now.

The other day we we're chatting on facebook, she asks if I can call her because she wants to ask me something. I said no because I'd been at work and had just sat down (true) and didn't know where my phone was (sort of true - was upstairs somewhere) and we were already talking. Turns out she wanted me to ask my partner if he'd babysit for her (was on a night that I work - he coudn't do it, would be completely inconvienient and involve him driving this child home in the middle of the night).

I ony ever hear from her if she wants a favour, and it's aways a text saying 'call me'. She never phones to ask, I have to foot the bill.

I know it's because she doesn't like using her phone credit and she sees me as having much more money than her. This isn't true, both her and her partner work (him tax free), their house is paid for as he's not listed as living there and she works far more hours than I do as she has family to do childcare. They're also trying for another baby, which she knows I'd like too but can't afford to, so she must know she's better off.

Has anyone else ever had friends like this? I don't want to sound bitter, or as though I'm moaning about my financia situation (I'm not), I just feel a bit 'used'......!

Maybe I just have PMT or something?

OP posts:
PlopPlopPing · 15/04/2011 16:27

Next time say "you call me" and see if she does. I wouldn't be doing all the calling, that's just not fair!

dolldaggabuzzbuzz · 15/04/2011 16:29

Don't waste anymore of your call time on her.

SOFIB · 15/04/2011 16:47

not a very good friend

BertieBasset · 15/04/2011 16:48

Just ignore the texts

SOFIB · 15/04/2011 16:49

Oops, didn't mean to post that soon. as going to day that people will take the piss if you let them. Just do what suits you for a change. Or, sugest that she calls you, but don't let her continue to exploit your good nature, you'll only end up resenting her - not a good basis for a friendship.

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