I never thought money could ruin a friendship, but it\u2019s tearing mine apart. My best friend and I were close for years; I always helped when she was broke\u2014paying rent, groceries, bills\u2014without question. It felt good at first, but it became an expectation. She never repaid me, just said she was struggling. I told myself it was fine: \u201cThat\u2019s what friends do.\u201d<\/p>\n
But the sacrifices were one-sided. She acted like someone would always bail her out. Then she asked for $2,000, saying I was \u201cdoing better,\u201d so it \u201cshouldn\u2019t be a big deal.\u201d It stung. I\u2019d worked hard for stability; her words made my effort feel like an endless ATM. For the first time, I said no.<\/p>\n
The next day, she posted online: \u201cSome people are selfish, only caring about themselves even though they have everything.\u201d It was clearly about me. After all I\u2019d given\u2014quietly, without thanks\u2014she publicly vilified me. I was furious and humiliated.<\/p>\n
I screenshotted it, messaged her, listed every unpaid dollar, and demanded it all back. I warned that if she refused, I\u2019d take further steps.<\/p>\n
Friendship should mean trust and support, not betrayal. This hurt deeply; she showed how little she valued my help. Now I wonder: Did I overreact by demanding repayment and threatening action, or was I finally standing up after being used for too long?<\/p>\n
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