The Ghosting Missionary: Friendship or Fundraising?

Imagine rekindling a friendship with a college buddy, only to find out they might have an ulterior motive. That’s exactly what happened to one person who shared their story about a former roommate turned missionary. After years of silence, the roommate reached out, but the call took an unexpected turn. Let’s dive into this tale of lost connections and questionable intentions. ✨

College Buddies and Deep Talks

A Spirited Living Situation

Bonding Over Life’s Big Questions

Confessions to a Future Ghost

The Sound of Silence ‍♂️

One-Sided Texts and Missed Connections

Too Busy to Buzz Back ‍♂️

The Pain of a Lost Pal

Life Moves On, With or Without Friends

An Unexpected Text from the Past

Cautious Optimism Meets a Dial Tone ☎️

Catching Up or Catching Coins?

From ‘I Do’ to ‘Can You?’

The Ask That Spoiled the Reunion

Biting Tongues and Boiling Blood

Admiration Turns to Annoyance

The Audacity of the Ask

To Text or To Block? That is the Question

The Unspoken Rules of Friendship Etiquette

A Decision for Self-Preservation ✨

Trust Issues and Friendship Fails ‍♂️

The Missionary Industry: A Tough Gig ️

A Sceptic’s View on Missionary Work

The Catch-Up Call That Cost More Than Time

Just when you think you’ve heard it all, along comes a story that makes you question the very nature of friendship. Our protagonist, after being ghosted by a once-close confidant, gets a surprise call that reeks of opportunism. The emotional rollercoaster of reconnecting, only to be hit with a financial plea, is enough to send anyone into a trust tailspin. It’s a tale as old as time: the delicate dance between supporting a friend and feeling used. And in this digital age, where connections can be as fleeting as a swipe or a tap, the lines are blurrier than ever. ❓ Let’s dive into the collective wisdom of the internet for some candid takes on this sticky situation.

Avoid the friend-turned-MLMer. Religious profiteering is a major red flag .

Missionaries: the ultimate symbol of white-saviorism and neo-colonialism

Engaging with the silver and golden rules of missionary etiquette! ✨

Debating the impact of missionaries on cultures and communities.

Taking a stand against missionary work with a fiery exchange

Bribe for friendship? Not cool!

Blocking the missionary was the right call. NTA in this situation!

Friendship turned fundraising? NTA for setting boundaries

Empathy for ghosting, but no excuse for fundraising reconnect.

High school flashbacks: dodging MLMs or debating neo-colonialism?

Finding true friends through common interests, not just shared experiences!

Avoiding friend’s fundraising by citing large donation to ‘Our Lady’

Questioning the legitimacy of missionary work and fundraising events.

James sounds like a real a-hole

Honest and heartfelt response to a ghosting friend.

Debating the ethics of missionary work – NTA or YTA?

Cut ties with the ghosting missionary – not a good friend

Challenging modern colonialism and emotional manipulation in missionary work.

Debating the ethics of missionary work: gross and exploitative?

Standing against fake fundraising in the church – there are better ways

Friendship for funds? Missionary work or manipulation? The exchange dilemma.

Not the a**hole! Calling after a year just for money? Sheesh!

Understanding but hurtful. Communicate your feelings for closure.

Reconnecting attempt turned fundraising request? NTA for feeling offended.