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I think my friend should pay, she thinks we should split it?

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Welshgal1 · 05/05/2018 12:11

Driving a friend 4 hours away for an operation (cosmetic) and will use 2 full tanks of fuel in my car, cost of a hotel, food while I'm there and I'm using a days annual leave.
She wants to split all costs down the middle, whereas I think I'm using my holiday entitlement and 2 days of my time (which I am more than happy to give up) but don't think I should be paying for fuel, or for the hotel? I've said I'll pay for all my own food.
Her logic is we're both going so why should only she pay, she's already paying lots for surgery.
My logic is I wouldn't be going if it wasn't to do her a favour so don't see it fair to split costs.
Whats the right thing to do here? Don't want to be mean but trying to be fair...

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billybagpuss · 08/05/2018 14:57

that has made me laugh, I'd never have had the guts to send it though.

Well done

RoseWhiteTips · 08/05/2018 15:02

Excellent. 👍🏻

Welshgal1 · 08/05/2018 15:05

I had a moment of fiery confidence and sent it and now I'm staring at it in disbelief. I have never spoken out like this in my life! BlushGrin

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Smeddum · 08/05/2018 15:08

@Welshgal1 she feckin deserved it! And more! Cheeky fucker.

olderthanyouthink · 08/05/2018 15:08

YES OP!!!!!!!Glitterball

Achafi · 08/05/2018 15:09

Well done op. Has she replied?

TwoFs · 08/05/2018 15:10

Nicely done OP. There’s no mistaking your meaning at all. Don’t start doubting yourself - she was taking the absolute piss! Has she replied?

onalongsabbatical · 08/05/2018 15:10

I have never spoken out like this in my life! Well then it's really, really important and a turning point for you. And I'm so pleased for you. You stood up for yourself and said no. Everyone needs to be able to do it.

EdensMummy16 · 08/05/2018 15:13

Well done, OP!

Strokethefurrywall · 08/05/2018 15:14

Sweet, sweet victory - well done OP! Star

DrinkFeckArseGirls · 08/05/2018 15:20

😂😂😂
Let’s hope you never hear from her again. I mean Imm sure it would be gold but sometimes it’s best for things to FOTTFSOF.

Hatewaybuloo · 08/05/2018 15:22

This is awesome, well done OP! I am sat here pregnant and severely sleep deprived and emotional and cried when I saw your uodate!! Amazing work!!!! 💪

ConciseandNice · 08/05/2018 15:23

Wow. Congratulations! I feel inspired by you.

loulou987 · 08/05/2018 15:23

Cheeky fucker she is!

If it's boobs there is absolutely no way on this earth will she be able to navigate around public transport! I couldn't even move / lift both my arms never mind be out & about shuffling around people carrying a bag etc .... ( from past experience)

If she wants your services as friend/helper she should foot the WHOLE bill.

She should be grateful that you are giving your time to help her.

Classic example of giving someone an inch & they take a mile.

CF indeed she is!

Gromance02 · 08/05/2018 15:25

I can't read the reply. Could someone post it please? I've read the whole thread and now feel cheated out of the outcome!

loulou987 · 08/05/2018 15:29

Let's hope she can find another helper that was as kind as you ..... cos if it's boobs & she doesn't have anyone to help her she going to be massively fucked .... very painful recovery. No way could I have done travelling etc with no assistance.

Blushlove · 08/05/2018 15:34

Oh that reply is amazing! Well done OP, maybe she'll think next time before being a cf (or maybe not but who cares because it won't be you she's trying to take the piss out of!)

FrancisCrawford · 08/05/2018 15:44

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Cornishclio · 08/05/2018 15:46

Amazing and very appropriate response.

The cheek of some people. She wants you to do her the favour of driving up to London (stressful and very expensive), hang around for two days and using up a days leave while waiting for her to get her operations done and originally wanted you to pay half. Not a holiday as you are on your own, you don't want to spend the money and an incredible amount of stress for a person who freely admits they will be ceasing contact AFTER you have done her this favour. No wonder she doesn't have friends falling over themselves to offer to help.

Smeddum · 08/05/2018 15:49

@Gromance02 it basically says (I’m paraphrasing) that CF should reconsider implants and get a reduction since she’s a massive tit! Grin

BMW6 · 08/05/2018 15:54

Well done indeed OP! Have a Wine on me!

missbonita · 08/05/2018 15:54
Grin
bbpp · 08/05/2018 16:03

Woo!! Grin

traceyturnblatt · 08/05/2018 16:06

OP you're my new hero!!

Orlandointhewilderness · 08/05/2018 16:07

Op simply awesome! Well done!

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