Am I being petty about money?

[moneyurghh]

I recently did an activity with two friends, it was about £20 altogether and I paid. None of us have full time jobs right now so money is tight fit all of us but we have enough to to get by and have treats.

The idea was that they'd bank transfer me their share.

Friend 1 started a new job a day or two ago and after i messaged congratulating her and asking how it was going, I asked if she would mind transferring me the money when she got a moment.

She replied saying, "oh sorry I forgot im out tonight. 6 pounds right? With the new job hasn't been the first thing on my mind..."

I then left it saying no problem just buy me a coffee. But feel a bit stung that she has been so curt with me. Should I get a grip?

I know exactly where you're coming from. Money is tight for us and we have to keep a regular eye on the bank account and think before we spend. I have a friend who's owed me money for three months. She is lovely, so I haven't hassled her but I asked for it recently and she added it to a list of things it seems to has to pay for/owes, so suspect she is struggling for money herself, but that money would genuinely come in handy for us as a family so I will keep asking.