We’ve all had those moments when a friend reaches out for help. But what happens when that ‘friend’ is someone who’s been less than friendly in the past? Would you extend a helping hand, or would you simply turn your back? Let’s dive into a story that’s got the internet buzzing.
The ‘Friend’ in Need

The Backstory

The Betrayal

The Dilemma

The Question

To Help or Not to Help: The Internet Weighs In
So there you have it, folks. A tale as old as time – a ‘friend’ who’s caused nothing but trouble, now in desperate need of aid. Would you lend a hand, or would you let karma do its thing? ♀️ The internet has been buzzing with opinions on this moral quandary. Let’s see what they have to say…
NTA for saying no – she turned your friendship into an ATM

Friendship tested: A plea ignored, trust betrayed. She goofed.

NTA: Ex-friend betrayed trust, now begging for money? Block and donate!

Defensive friend invited exploitation, got called out.

NTA. Friend took advantage of your kindness, don’t let her back.

Homemade gifts and discount shopping options available for ‘desperate’ friend.

NTA. Boundaries crossed, you have the right to say no!

NTA. Suggest donating to charity in friend’s name for Christmas.

A desperate plea ignored after 3 years? Not cool!

Protect yourself from being used again. Don’t be the Grinch.
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NTA. Allison’s public announcement backfired. No more free money!

Burned bridge, move on! You’re NTA in this Xmas saga.

Did she really reach out for a genuine reason?

Don’t be an idiot, she’s just using you.
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Christmas is a luxury, not a right. NTA!

Friendship tested: Is she taking advantage?

Block her? Not the a**hole, says commenter.

NTA, but she sure is. Block her.

Former friend’s audacity: no apology, just a money request? NTA!

Christmas doesn’t have to be extravagant, just meaningful.

Cut ties and let go.

Friend asks for money again, no apology, huge breach of trust. NTA

Friend throws OP under the bus, now wants help. NTA.

Silence speaks louder than words.

NTA. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

NTA – Toxic friendship alert! Beware of users and freeloaders!

NTA: Remind her of her other friends who can help

Anonymously donating to charity to avoid gift drama? NTA!

Generosity taken advantage of: a cautionary tale of boundaries crossed.
