A few years ago, a man generously helped his friend Alison, who was in a tough spot, by providing her family with an unforgettable Christmas. Alison had taken in her three nephews after their parents went to prison, in addition to having two kids of her own. With no money for Christmas, the man stepped in and made sure the five kids had everything they needed for an entire year. However, what started as a kind gesture took an unexpected turn, leading to a fallout between the two friends.
A Generous Christmas

Stepping Up to Help

No Strings Attached

Unwanted Attention

Alison’s Betrayal

Friendship Over

A Desperate Plea

Asking for Help Again

Burned Once, Twice Shy

Not a Nice Guy

A Bitter Lesson Learned
After generously helping his friend Alison and her family during a difficult time, this man found himself bombarded with requests for help from strangers, thanks to Alison sharing his information. Furious, he ended their friendship. Now, three years later, Alison has reached out again, asking for help. Despite feeling bad for the kids, the man is hesitant to be labeled and treated like a “nice guy” once more. What would you do in his situation? Share your thoughts and reactions below.
NTA for saying no – she turned your friendship into an ATM

Friend takes advantage of kind act, commenter calls her out

NTA helps friend’s family but gets betrayed, commenters suggest blocking.

Politely declining a friend’s request can be the best response

NTA. Giving out personal info was taking advantage of kindness. Don’t let her back in

Homemade gifts and discount-dollar shopping can be great alternatives

Setting boundaries is important. Don’t let anyone take advantage

Don’t let the holiday spirit die, donate to a local charity

Friend in need, friend indeed. But is it worth it?

Protect yourself from being used again
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/847dac42-085a-4eae-a187-94f7cdfb3824.png)
Setting boundaries with entitled friends

User calls out friend’s family for using them as Santa Claus

When a friend reaches out, is it always for selfish reasons?

Friend in need or user in disguise?
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/d0203ec3-c3a2-4306-b753-177d82cd25af.png)
Don’t let entitled family ruin your holiday spirit

Friend’s family takes advantage of kind man

Block her? Find out why this commenter suggests it!

Cutting off toxic friends is hard, but necessary

Friend’s family in need, but commenter advises to block NTA

Christmas doesn’t need to be extravagant, NTA comment sparks nostalgia

Friend helps family in need, gets betrayed. NTA.

Don’t let toxic people bring you down.

Friend asks for help again after 3 years, gives out personal info. NTA

Friend throws OP under the bus, wants back for own benefit

Helping a friend in need doesn’t mean being an ATM

Be careful of friends who only remember you when in need

Generosity backfires: NTA donates to charity to avoid drama

When silence speaks louder than words ️

Generosity taken for granted. NTA should cut her out

Generous act turns into unwanted publicity for NTA commenter

Commenter expresses disbelief at friend’s family’s entitlement. NTA.

Heartwarming act tainted by betrayal and broken trust

Good deed goes unpunished? NTA comment sparks discussion

Friend’s family in need, man helps, NTA. Heartwarming

Generous act deemed not necessary, but are the kids okay?

Friendship boundaries respected. NTA for setting limits

Generous act acknowledged, but Christmas presents not a necessity

Don’t be an ATM! Helpful advice for low income charities.

When is an apology not really an apology? NTA thread.

Leaving someone on read is okay sometimes

Generous friend gets betrayed by entitled woman. NTA, spoil yourself!

Don’t stick around . NTA saves himself from trouble

Friend’s family asks for money, but no apology. NTA wins.

Choosing not to help a terrible friend in need

Supportive comment receives blunt reply

Generous friend refuses entitled request for money.

When bridges are burning, it’s best to let them go

Friend’s family in need, but commenter not taking any BS

Friend takes advantage of kindness, NTA suggests charity instead


User suggests crying poor to avoid giving money, adds humor.

Friend asks for money after 3 years of silence, NTA.

Questioning motives behind friend’s ungrateful behavior

Generosity without expectations is true kindness

Short and sweet comment with no replies

Friend asks for money after 3 years, commenter says no

Directly asking for something after an apology is the worst

Kind gesture backfires as grateful mother uses it to manipulate others

Friend in need is not always a friend indeed



![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://static.diply.com/f7f503fa-80f0-4fe7-939d-aabc862039ec.png)
Friend in need or user? Shocking twist reveals true intentions

Friend’s family takes advantage of kind man

Generous act receives NTA judgement and spelling correction

Heartwarming story of a good deed rewarded with gratitude

When helping a friend’s family goes wrong

Charitable act backfires as friend takes advantage and shares information

Don’t be a charity, donate to a reputable cause instead

Cutting toxic people out of your life

Generosity has limits, NTA for not making it a habit

Friend shares personal info and offers money, NTA sets boundaries

NTA suggests helpful organizations, but are they enough?

Protect yourself and your resources, don’t be a “mark”
