Friendship or Bank? Woman’s Dilemma Over Lending Money Stirs Controversy

Ever been caught in a tug-of-war between friendship and finance? Well, one woman found herself in a sticky situation when her friend, drowning in debt, asked to borrow a hefty sum. The dilemma? She’s been burned before. The result? A fiery debate that’s got everyone talking. Let’s delve into this intriguing tale.

A Trio of Homeowners

The $30 Debt

The Money Pit Deepens

Living Beyond Means ️

The Big Ask

The $2000 Dilemma

The Clash of Words ️

The Fallout ️

Workplace Tension

Money, Friendship, and a Heated Debate

Caught in the crossfire of friendship and finance, our protagonist stood her ground, refusing to lend her friend a substantial sum. Despite being labeled as ‘greedy’ and ‘selfish’, she held firm, sparking a heated debate that even their coworkers couldn’t ignore. But the question remains, did she go too far in defending her financial boundaries? Or was her friend’s request a step too far? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA – Calling someone greedy and selfish is not persuasive

NTA. Friend can’t even pay back $30, let alone $2k

“NTA. She thinks she’s entitled to your hard-earned money “

Cut ties with this “friend”. You’re not the a**hole.

Friend refuses loan, sparks controversy. NTA shuts her down

Setting boundaries with money and avoiding lending to unreliable friends.

Don’t be an ATM! Learn financial lessons together!

Mortgage escrow debate sparks heated discussion. Risky or convenient?

Standing your ground when friends ask for a big loan

NTA. Friend’s relentless requests tested your patience, revealing true colors.

You shut down entitlement and spoke the hard truth.

Sh*tty friend wants to bully you for money? NTA!

NTA. Keep your hard earned money and end the friendship.

NTA. Toxic friend with bad spending habits and guilt-tripping behavior.

NTA: $30 unpaid, what makes you think $2000 will be returned?

Supporting her lifestyle? Not your responsibility! ‍♀️

NTA for not lending money to a friend. ‍♂️

NTA. $2000 loan or gift? Repair or late payment?

NTA. Cut off the leech and save your own wallet!

NTA, lending money to a friend can lead to disaster

Polite refusal sparks debate: Boundaries in lending money

Mind your own business! It’s their money and lifestyle

NTA: Stand your ground and distance yourself from these friends.

Virtual high five for calling out the truth!

Suspicious home purchase raises eyebrows and sparks controversy.

NTA: Friendship vs. Bank? When lending money tests your boundaries

Assertive response defends lending money boundaries.

NTA. Your money, your choice. Consider talking or ending friendship.

Lending money to friends? NTA, but be cautious and assertive!

Sassy response to friend’s money borrowing sparks controversy

NTA. Money lending tests friendship. ‍♀️

NTA. Boundaries crossed when friend pressured for money

Clear message: NTA for not lending money, but delivery matters

NTA. Don’t lend money if you want it paid back

NTA- Don’t be their free ATM! Set boundaries and prioritize yourself

Choose: be the a**hole now or later, keep your money

Keeping what you earned vs others taking it?

NTA. Irresponsible friend tries to shame you for not lending money

NTA: Money troubles and friendship don’t mix.

Friendship over? NTA refuses to lend money, sparks workplace drama.

Debunking the tax dilemma

NTA – Friend’s audacity and gaslighting calls for re-evaluating friendship.

Cutting off friends over money? NTA, but is it extreme?

NTA. Declining a loan is your right. Friend seems toxic.

NTA – First loan is a gift. Shut off the faucet.

Friendship is not a line of credit. ‍♀️

No obligation to lend money; friend tries to shame you

NTA – Boundaries set, friendship tested. Money can’t buy happiness.

Lesson learned: don’t lend money to friends with bad attitudes.

Friendship vs. Bank: $2k loan and the risk of losing both

NTA, but $30 preventing them from buying a house? Unbelievable!

“Friend” is a con-artist ️‍♂️ Watch out for more scams!

NTA – Friendship and money don’t mix. Be a friend, not a bank

Don’t be her ATM! Treat yourself and keep your money!

NTA. Keeping your own money? Choosing beggars and their logic.

Demanding a contract to protect your money. NTA!

NTA, don’t feel bad! You owe her nothing. ‍♀️

NTA: Tough love needed! Losing her home might wake her up

Switch from friend to co-worker, focus on true friends

NTA: Set boundaries early to avoid being taken advantage of

NTA. Set boundaries and protect yourself.

Don’t let a friend’s bad financial decision become your problem. NTA

Respecting privacy: When lending money becomes a judgmental debate

NTA. Don’t let friends guilt you into losing your hard-earned money

Banks scrutinize spending habits, but OP is still labeled an a**hole?

No obligation to help the irresponsible.

Not the a**hole for not lending money.

Avoid mixing money and friendships. It’s a recipe for disaster!

NTA: Money and friendship don’t always mix, learn from this!

NTA, don’t loan money again. Friend expects handouts, not friendship.

Never lend money you can’t afford to lose!

Lending money vs. friendship: NTA, but will you lose both?

NTA, Friend’s entitlement sparks heated debate. You shut her down!

Friend refuses to pay property taxes, sparks heated debate.

A hilarious reference to ‘Sex and the City’ and NTA.

Don’t let her bully you into being her personal bank

Choices have consequences. Is she delusional or entitled? ‍♀️

Suspicion arises as lending money tests friendship. NTA.

NTA: Don’t lend, give money. Stay in your lane!

Friendship vs. Bank: When a favor turns into a battle

Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!

NTA. Don’t lend money to friends unless you’re okay with gifting

NTA. Coworkers see through her, bring it up with HR.