We've all had that one friend who mysteriously disappears from our lives, leaving us wondering what went wrong. But what if they suddenly reappear, not just to catch up, but to ask for a favor? One man found himself in this exact situation when his former college roommate, who had ghosted him for over a year, reached out with a surprising request. Let's dive into this tale of friendship, betrayal, and the ultimate question: should you support someone who's left you high and dry? 😲
Former Roommate Comes Crawling Back for Money 💸: Friendship or Fundraising?

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Our protagonist found himself questioning the true nature of his former friendship after being ghosted for over a year, only to have his ex-roommate reappear with a request for financial support. Was this an honest attempt to reconnect, or a manipulative ploy to fund his missionary work? The internet weighed in with their thoughts, and it seems that the consensus is clear: our hero is in the right to feel betrayed and used. Sometimes it's better to cut ties and move on from those who only show up when they want something. 💔😢
NTA. Commenters compare the former roommate's actions to those of an MLMer, and criticize religious profiteering. Some share their own experiences with similar situations.

kindcrow | kindcrow
Former roommate turned missionary asks for money, NTA calls out white-saviorism 👏

pastense | pastense
NTA suggests using the Golden Rule to deal with former roommate's request.

vcakester | vcakester
NTA for not financially supporting a destructive missionary friend 👍

holisarcasm | holisarcasm
Don't fund terrible missionary work. NTA for not helping roommate.

ltmkji | ltmkji
Former roommate asks for money in exchange for friendship. NTA.

BlueGreenOcean21 | BlueGreenOcean21
Commenter and replies criticize missionary work, OP not the a**hole.

almostalmond | almostalmond
Former roommate only reaches out for money 💰

RamenNoodles620 | RamenNoodles620
Reconnecting with old friends shouldn't be a fundraising opportunity 👏

MGDarion | MGDarion
MLMs vs. missionary work: Which is worse? NTA wins.

DrWhoop87 | DrWhoop87
Former roommate exploits religion to ask for money. NTA.

icecreampenis | icecreampenis
Friend asks for money, Redditor suggests hilarious excuse 🤣

Wintermute2448b | Wintermute2448b
Former roommate drama: Is James the a**hole? 💰

The-Last-American | The-Last-American
Former roommate's missionary work may be a scam. NTA.

SadLifeKitty | SadLifeKitty
Former roommate tries to reconnect for money. NTA sets boundaries.

cha723 | cha723
Debate over morality of missionaries sparks in comment section.

okokokokok11111 | okokokokok11111
Don't be surprised by religious or MLM friends asking for money 💰

asianinindia | asianinindia
Controversial take on missionary work and emotional manipulation. 🤔

Proud_Hotel_5160 | Proud_Hotel_5160
Controversial take on missionary work sparks debate 🤔

Rollerwitch123 | Rollerwitch123
Commenter expresses frustration with fake fundraising and supports alternative ways.

Helpful-Living-9107 | Helpful-Living-9107
Former roommate uses friendship as a guise for fundraising. NTA.

tristanitis | tristanitis
Former roommate asks for money after a year of silence. NTA.

HolyCrappolla123 | HolyCrappolla123
Former roommate asks for money, but commenter advises communication.

curious_jess | curious_jess
Former roommate tries to reconnect for money, NTA shuts it down 💸

Crimsonblackshrike | Crimsonblackshrike
Short and sweet: NTA wins the day 👏

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Former roommate's true intentions revealed in hilarious comment thread 😂

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Colonialism MLM shill? NTA thinks supporting missionaries is terrible.

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"Missionary" friend asks for money, but OP is NTA.

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Commenter expresses dislike for missionaries and colonialism.

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Clearing mental space: one text at a time 📞

HotMess813 | HotMess813
Former roommate asks for money after 2 years of no contact 🤔

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Former Catholic refuses to help ex-roommate asking for money 💸

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Former roommate asks for money to fund his lifestyle. NTA suggests politely refusing or donating to a worthy cause instead. 🤝

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Avoiding modern day colonization: a critical stance on mission trips.

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Friend turned MLM boss babe begs for money, NTA.

justheretoread88 | justheretoread88
NTA for not giving money. Discussion on messianic religions.

ppl_n_r_neighborhood | ppl_n_r_neighborhood
NTA stands their ground and gets petty with ex-roommate 🤣

usernaym44 | usernaym44
Former roommate ghosts for a year, wants money for god squad.

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Debate on Catholic Church's wealth and missionary work ensues 🤔

FormerRunnerAgain | FormerRunnerAgain
Supporting a friend's business, but not being colonizer.

AssistanceMedical951 | AssistanceMedical951
When friendship meets religion and money 🤷♂️

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Former roommate asks for money in exchange for friendship. NTA.

kryosata | kryosata
Commenter calls out former roommate's behavior, declares NTA. 👍

RubyRedSunset | RubyRedSunset
Former roommate tries to reconnect for money. Not cool 👎

mhegmegee | mhegmegee
Controversial comment sparks no response in comment section.

WetMonkeyTalk | WetMonkeyTalk
Former roommate asks for money after cutting off contact. NTA.

Etenial | Etenial
College nostalgia or just desperate? NTA stands firm.

Marzipan_civil | Marzipan_civil
Don't let guilt make you fundraise for a fake friendship 💸

Who_Am_I_1978 | Who_Am_I_1978
Toxic friendships are like pyramid schemes 🤪

outdoor18 | outdoor18
Former roommate asks for money for missionary work, not cool. NTA.

DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
Calling out a former roommate's ungodly behavior for money 💸

kate05_ | kate05_
Sassy response shuts down former roommate's audacity 😎

whycats | whycats
Spelling correction turns into NTA judgement. 👍

SnooBooks007 | SnooBooks007
Former roommate ghosts, then begs for money? NTA, confess James!

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Former roommate asks for money after ghosting. Commenter questions motives.

whereverilaymyphone | whereverilaymyphone
Former roommate only reached out for money, not friendship 💸

Known-Quantity2021 | Known-Quantity2021
Former friend tries to sell insurance, NTA for being cautious 👍

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Asserting ownership over money 💰

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