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Friend isn't paying for my birthday "meal"?

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beebbeep · 19/12/2020 08:30

It was my friends birthday in November and I gave a special present that I knew she would appreciate.
She came over to mine and I paid for a takeaway for us (about £28)
Boxing Day is my birthday and the plan was to come to my house again but this time it was her treat for my birthday.
She rang last night and we were chatting then she mentions
"I can't afford to pay for your half of the takeaway only mine" "I ordered you a special present but it hasn't arrived yet"
So no doubt that won't arrive.
She has been splashing the cash lately so I know she's fine for money and tbh it's no skin off my nose il pay for myself but it just felt a bit cheeky.
Aibu ?

OP posts:
Mary46 · 23/12/2020 17:31

Not nice take take either. Have a friend who is tight I just meet her less. If one pays other should at least buy drinks or do next time..

Mammy20 · 23/12/2020 17:37

@Jobsharenightmare

Unless this is all out of context and she's usually a lovely thoughtful friend, step back a bit, be grateful she can't come anyway now with the changed rules and she won't give you the gift of Covid.
Unless she is always a thoughtful friend, then give her a chance. Good friends should make you feel good and valued. If you feel used, that’s probably because you are. Friendship goes both ways, the giving thing should go both ways too. It is just normal if friend treated you for the birthday, You should treat her back. Also present could have been ordered in advance.
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