We’ve all been there, right? Saving up for that dream vacation with friends, counting down the days until you can finally relax on the beach, margarita in hand . But what happens when one friend suddenly can’t afford their share, and expects the group to cover the cost? This is the predicament our protagonist, ‘the-final-cookie’, found herself in, when her friend Mary dropped a financial bombshell just weeks before their planned trip to Tulum, Mexico. Let’s dive into this tropical turmoil…
A Dream Vacation in the Making ️
The Financial Plot Twist
Mary’s Spending Spree ️
The Bombshell
The Financial Fallout
The Group’s Reaction
The Final Verdict
A Vacation Plan Gone Awry: The Price of Friendship
Our protagonist ‘the-final-cookie’ finds herself in a tropical turmoil when her friend Mary, who’s been spending lavishly on concerts and merchandise, suddenly reveals she can’t afford her share of their dream vacation. Mary suggests the group should split her costs, adding an extra $675 burden on each. While the rest of the group agrees to shoulder the unexpected expense, ‘the-final-cookie’ stands her ground, sparking a conflict within the group. The fallout? She’s now planning a solo birthday trip next year. Let’s see how the internet weighs in on this dramatic dilemma…
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NTA, it’s her fault. Friends shouldn’t bankroll her irresponsibility.
NTA: Mary’s irresponsible spending and entitlement make covering her unfair
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NTA: Mary’s unrealistic expectations for money cause tension among friends
NTA: Friend expects free ticket, no upfront communication. Just no.
NTA – Your friends suck . Turning the trip into a solo adventure ️.
Friendship turned financial burden? NTA, you’re not Mary’s ATM
NTA stuck in Mexico while they blame YOU? Not fun
Friend wants a free trip. Time to find new friends!
“NTA. Mary’s irresponsibility shouldn’t ruin your dream vacation. Stand your ground! “
Hold Mary accountable for her choices. Don’t lend her money!
NTA, she’s an adult. Your friends want to use parents’ money.
NTA, but entitled friends are major a**holes
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Mary’s actions have consequences. Find out what happened!
NTA, don’t let Mary ruin the vacation with her leaching
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“Only $675”? The struggle of affording a dream vacation.
NTA! Mom could have loaned her money instead of expecting handouts
“You can just split it 4 ways, I already did the maths, its only $675! You’d only waste that money on souvenirs and stuff, so spend it on me instead!” ♀️
Lol, Mary knows what Mary is doing. I wouldn’t back down. How is Mary planning on repaying you/their parents? Is even planning to repay you? Your not selfish, your being realistic. Mary can no longer afford the holiday. If they/their parents want to pay for Mary to go then that’s fine, they can do that, but you don’t have to and I wouldn’t. And this is just the flights and room, can Mary afford whats been planned? Any excursions? Food? Drinks? Cos $450 might sound like a lot of money, but when adding what else is planned, its possibly not going to stretch. NTA. ETA: if your friends think your selfish for not giving Mary whats essentially a free holiday, then you need better friends. Youve all worked and saved for this while Mary blew through hers, that’s not your problem.”
Friend’s financial nightmare: Mary expects you to pay for her vacation? NTA.
Bold move! Asking for more than just a free ticket.
NTA…Mary expects everyone to cover her expenses on the trip?
Taking a stand and protecting your wallet
You’re not the a**hole for questioning Mary’s free vacation
Friend’s financial irresponsibility puts dream vacation in jeopardy ♀️
NTA – Friends expect OP to pay for irresponsible friend’s vacation
NTA. Don’t waste time and money on selfish friends
Stand up for yourself and find better travel companions!
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Engaging response to comment about handling a delicate situation
NTA: Stick to your budget and don’t foot the bill
NTA: Lesson learned about financial responsibility and unrealistic expectations
Friend prioritizes concerts over dream vacation, NTA for being upset
Mary expects friends to pay for her $2700 Mexico trip?!
Mary’s entitled behavior threatens to ruin the dream vacation
Should friends split the bill equally? This comment says no.
NTA: Mary’s selfishness and refusal to repay loans is evident
Mary’s choices, her consequences. Don’t pay a dime. NTA ️
NTA- Friends clueless about money. $675 is no joke
NTA – Mary needs to learn the lesson of financial responsibility
Finding new friends and changing vacation plans after bad experience.
Friends favoring Mary over commenter for dream vacation
Mary’s dream vacation turns into a financial nightmare. Welcome adulthood!
Living the rock’n’roll lifestyle: expensive hobbies and questionable spending
NTA’s frustration with entitled friend demanding money for vacation.
NTA, ditch the friends and go on a solo adventure!
Shocked by friend’s expectation, suggest borrowing from parents instead
Don’t change plans, let them see what they’re missing out!
NTA for refusing to pay $600 for someone you’re not dating.
Mary’s audacity to expect others to pay for her vacation
Friend expects others to pay for her dream vacation. NTA.
NTA: Friend quits job, spends mom’s money, expects others to pay
NTA: The mysterious Mary and a selfish vacation dilemma
NTA: Broke? Stay home!
Offering to pay more for a dream vacation. NTA
Don’t go on vacation with entitled and selfish friends. NTA
NTA! Your friend Mary is incredibly selfish and immature
Feeling better after doubting myself. Thanks for the support!
NTA. No one could possibly think you’re in the wrong!
Mary’s outrageous behavior sparks controversy. Not the a**hole!
Ex-friends got mad when I took a solo trip. Blocked them
No free rides! Friend shouldn’t expect a free vacation.
Not the a**hole. Share your vacation nightmare in the comments!
NTA: Tulum isn’t cheap. Don’t let yourself be scapegoated.
Friend can’t pay for vacation, should’ve lived within means
NTA, ask parents for loan to join dream vacation
NTA: Mary spent all her money and expects you to cover her?
Don’t let her vacation dreams become your financial nightmare
Don’t let her turn you into an ATM machine!
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Mary’s vacation savings fail, but OP is not to blame
Demand they foot the bill for your dream vacation!
Friend expects friends to finance her vacation without offering repayment
