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How do I tell her no

27 replies

Scenuc · 27/10/2026 15:38

I have a friend who is unreliable. She cancels 50% of the time and is a sponger. I haven’t seen her for nearly a year and keep my distance.

She lives in her deceased father’s house. I know for a fact probate was granted in August 2026 as it is listed on the probate registry. My friend’s sister is letting her continue to live at the property. The house is not on the market.

My friend has messaged out of the blue asking me to move in to help pay the bills as she is struggling. I don’t want to move in as at present I share my time between my partner and parents. I just get annoyed she only contacts when she wants something. I would not want to live with her as she is overbearing and was horrendous on past holidays. She is the type who would charge a fortune to live with her while she gets out of paying the bills.

OP posts:
BananaCocktail · 27/10/2026 17:38

Scenuc · 27/10/2026 15:38

I have a friend who is unreliable. She cancels 50% of the time and is a sponger. I haven’t seen her for nearly a year and keep my distance.

She lives in her deceased father’s house. I know for a fact probate was granted in August 2026 as it is listed on the probate registry. My friend’s sister is letting her continue to live at the property. The house is not on the market.

My friend has messaged out of the blue asking me to move in to help pay the bills as she is struggling. I don’t want to move in as at present I share my time between my partner and parents. I just get annoyed she only contacts when she wants something. I would not want to live with her as she is overbearing and was horrendous on past holidays. She is the type who would charge a fortune to live with her while she gets out of paying the bills.

She isn't your friend

JamJar187 · 27/10/2026 17:39

I would just block her and not even bother responding. Job done!

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