Chasing friends for money

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Every time I check this thread I hope there’s some good news from OP that it’s all been a misunderstanding and she’s paid it back 😭
 
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Don't feel down, it shows you are a really nice, kind person and she isn't worth your friendship. (if she does do a runner with it)

But I would be real happy to call her for you :devilish:
 
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Agreed, she should be the one feeling uncomfortable., not me because she said she would pay me back and hasn't. I don't want it to ruin the friendship, but I'd have doubts about meeting up with her again, and I'd not offer to pay for anything now. I am not sure if that sounds dramatic but I think it is an abuse of trust almost.
you aren't being dramatic at all, it is an abuse of trust!
I definitely wouldn't rush to meet her again if she coughs up the money, she's shown who she really is!
 
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Is it me that keeps checking this thread for an update? I'm strangely over-invested 🙈😆 I need to know!!

I always judged people that set up Go Fund me accounts for strangers but now I'm like.....hmm....if there's 50 of us on this this thread and we all gave £1 🤔ducks sake- someone slap me please.
 
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I really hope there is a happy outcome.

I totally agree is the lack of respect and the abuse of trust. It hurts weather is £5 or £50!
 
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Thank you to everyone who has shown a concern, I'm genuinely touched :). I just checked my bank balance now and the money hasn't been transferred, and I've not received a reply as of yet. I will of course keep you all updated if she decides to pay. I will also update you when I send her a follow up text or call.
 
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I can’t believe she still hasn’t paid it back.

I agree with whoever said you probably won’t see that money. People who do this have no morals.

Just sad for your friendship!
 
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Thank you to everyone who has shown a concern, I'm genuinely touched :). I just checked my bank balance now and the money hasn't been transferred, and I've not received a reply as of yet. I will of course keep you all updated if she decides to pay. I will also update you when I send her a follow up text or call.
I can honestly say I am fuming for you..... clearly they have no shame...people like that really get under my skin... I am kind natured and I see that you are... it’s the blatant ignoring your messages that gets me
One word for it.... Hard faced 😡😡
 
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I've had experience of a friend taking advantage like this. It happened numerous times and in the end I decided to drop the friendship. I suppose if it's a one off and you value the friendship then maybe write it off as an expensive lesson learnt. In my case it happened too many times and the husband did it to us too so they had to go. Friendship for me is so much about respect. It's ok if you can't afford it or there is a reason why it's happens but her actions are a bit disrespectful to be honest.
 
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I've had experience of a friend taking advantage like this. It happened numerous times and in the end I decided to drop the friendship. I suppose if it's a one off and you value the friendship then maybe write it off as an expensive lesson learnt. In my case it happened too many times and the husband did it to us too so they had to go. Friendship for me is so much about respect. It's ok if you can't afford it or there is a reason why it's happens but her actions are a bit disrespectful to be honest.
same here.
It happened 10/15 years ago when I was a student and having 10 quid more or less in my pocket made a huge difference.
There was always an excuse for not getting drinks, food, sigarettes (I was a smoker) or other things and I often paid for her.
I am not a confrontational type I decided to avoid her (without an explanation).
it was bad from my side and i should have told her I felt taken advantage of but never did.

I really dislike that sort of people.
I am very generous with my friends nowadays because I can and all of them are generous with me (within their means) so I am happy to be surrounded by lovely people 😍
 
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@HelloStereo I would honestly message her and lay it out there. That you are hurt by her not paying up and that although you don't want to throw away your friendship you are genuinely disappointed in her actions. I think the longer you leave it to chase up, the less likely she will pay up and may completely ghost you.
 
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same here.
It happened 10/15 years ago when I was a student and having 10 quid more or less in my pocket made a huge difference.
There was always an excuse for not getting drinks, food, sigarettes (I was a smoker) or other things and I often paid for her.
I am not a confrontational type I decided to avoid her (without an explanation).
it was bad from my side and i should have told her I felt taken advantage of but never did.

I really dislike that sort of people.
I am very generous with my friends nowadays because I can and all of them are generous with me (within their means) so I am happy to be surrounded by lovely people 😍
I wonder do friendships recover if you have these awkward conversations? I'd be mortified if a friend pulled me up on something like that. Saying that, I'm the complete opposite and often the only one that tips etc when we are out. Or over pay my share of stuff. It's a bad habit I'm still trying to break.
 
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@HelloStereo I would honestly message her and lay it out there. That you are hurt by her not paying up and that although you don't want to throw away your friendship you are genuinely disappointed in her actions. I think the longer you leave it to chase up, the less likely she will pay up and may completely ghost you.
Yes, I see your point. I will send her another message tomorrow. I didn't want to seem like I am harassing her, but she is the one in the wrong here.

I can honestly say I am fuming for you..... clearly they have no shame...people like that really get under my skin... I am kind natured and I see that you are... it’s the blatant ignoring your messages that gets me
One word for it.... Hard faced 😡😡
Yes, it is the fact that she ignored me and clearly ordered everything with no intention to reimburse me. If she said "I had a few unexpected payments come out, can I pay you back in a few days?" That would have been fine. But to completely ignore a request for repayment is hurtful.
 
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If I was rich I’d give it u myself but I’m in my over draft lol :(
Oh no it's okay, but thank you :). I'd buy you a drink without expecting anything back hehe :D. I was in my overdraft until last month as well and so I know how it can be when you are hard up for cash. I wanted to start saving a bit now and that's why I keep thinking about the money owed too!
 
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Been reading on the side lines. I hate this scenario, why do people do it.
I’d text and say “hi, noticed you’d read the text but haven’t had time to reply or transfer the money. I need the money for my food shop this week. If you can’t transfer today, I’ll pop found at 7ish this evening to pick the cash up. I can shop Thursday then. Thanks, See you soon”
 
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Aww I hate when people do this, what is she expecting to never speak to you again so she can avoid paying. If she’s not payed you back I would message her one more time and lay it on a bit thick to try and guilt trip her if she’s your friend she should reply even if it’s to say she doesn’t have the money! I would say something along the lines of ‘Hey I’ve noticed you haven’t replied is everything okay? I really need the money as it’s taken me into my overdraft and I’m being charged daily for it. Do you want me to call round for it?’
If she didn’t have the money she shouldn’t have been ordering doubles and 3 courses have a bloody tap water and a starter or something. Sorry but really annoys me she’s blatantly taking the **** out of your generosity
 
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