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To be annoyed by stinginess?

4 replies

Meadmaiden · 02/04/2022 13:51

A family who I'm friendly with. It's a series of things: asking for lifts (and never even offering to pay petrol, when minicabs are easily available), taking a very expensive item which we were selling and not paying anything, having their kids party in the park and not providing any food other than a packet of crisps per child, and nothing for the adults. No entertainment either or party bags. I even bought the drinks for everyone! Now saying that I can't use their compost bin, which I had previously paid for, as I didn't pay this year's contribution in time. I've been working a really demanding job, and honestly I thought after everything they wouldn't quibble over a few pounds. I think find the imbalance here quite grating. Aibu?

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HollowTalk · 02/04/2022 13:55

Why are you friends with such users?

DowntonCrabby · 02/04/2022 13:56

Well you clearly have different ideas of budgeting so I’d try to take any financial aspects completely out of the friendship of you wish to continue it.

You were a complete mug to allow them to take the expensive item you were selling.

How they choose to fund/do parties is their choice and rude to comment on.

Stop giving them lifts.

ImAvingOops · 02/04/2022 13:57

Why do you let them take things without payment, or buy drinks for their party? Stop being so free towards them with your own money!

Thumpkin · 02/04/2022 14:17

Time to start challenging it rather than letting it happen again and again and again.

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