Money and friendship, a volatile mix that can either strengthen bonds or shatter them. In this tale, we meet an individual who found themselves in a sticky situation, caught between a friend and a so-called ‘shared debt.’ The question is, is it fair to pay for a debt you didn’t contribute to? Let’s dive into this intriguing story.
The Debt Dilemma Begins

Bob’s Big Purchase

The Plot Thickens ️♀️

The ‘Shared’ Debt Unveiled

The Unfair Request

The Friendship on the Line

A Friendship Tested by Money
Our protagonist, caught in a whirlwind of money and friendship, is left questioning the fairness of the situation. Bob, the friend, insists that the debt from his extravagant purchase is shared, despite our protagonist never using the item. The tension escalates, with Bob questioning the strength of their friendship. But is it fair to be held responsible for a debt you didn’t contribute to? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…
NTA. Stick to your guns. Smells like a scam
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/1a84176d-e541-45ec-9547-f7f206430f29.png)
NTA. Don’t let a random classmate scam you with costume junk

NTA, you’re not responsible for others’ mistakes.

NTA. Is this a weird prank/scam? Bracelet appears, Joe destroys it, owner demands money. You shouldn’t be part of it.

NTA suspects a scam: why destroy a bracelet left behind?

Owner’s fault for leaving bracelet. You don’t owe him anything

NTA. You’re innocent. You didn’t rip it up.

NTA. Joe and Phil share blame for destroyed item. No payment.

Owner’s fault for leaving it, Joe’s fault for ripping it. NTA

Suspicious finding, wrecked item, possible scam. NTA, stand firm.

NTA. You didn’t break it. Dude has serious issues.

Suspicious situation: classmates trying to scam OP with ripped bracelet

No fault, no guilt. You’re definitely not the a**hole.

You’re not the a**hole! Sounds like a suspicious setup.

Friendship, murder, and shared debt: Who’s really at fault?

Owner deposits jewelry on your stuff? Weirdo ruins things? NTA!

NTA. Phil’s carelessness, Joe’s anger – a friendship tested
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/34cb0ce1-fbab-461d-a899-d90a6e4203b7.png)
NTA. AH move to destroy, but owner should be responsible

NTA: You’re not responsible for abandoned property or its damage.
![Image credit: [deleted] | [deleted]](https://diplycom5cc47.zapwp.com/q:i/r:0/wp:1/w:1/u:https://static.diply.com/6c513131-6903-4ba2-a876-29b70ec52c4c.png)
Don’t pay! ♂️ Phil’s negligence, Joe’s responsibility, and possible set-up?

NTA. Joe broke it, he should pay. Classmates should help.

NTA: Joe may be a primate, but you’re not wrong!

NTA, but maybe ask classmates first?

NTA. Phil left his bracelet unattended, Joe made a bad choice

Report Phil ASAP to avoid being falsely accused of theft!

Scam alert! NTA suspects something fishy with ‘shared debt’.

Engaging comment: NTA. Phil and Joe’s scam unraveled. Don’t pay!

Scam alert! NTA calls out the shared debt deception

No responsibility for the broken item. NTA

Beware of scams! Phil might have proof of purchase.
