Woman buys Christmas gift for friend’s 11-year-old stepdaughter, her husband complains she’s being inappropriate: ‘He said it was a waste of money’

It might be supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but not everybody finds the Christmas period to be easy. For those who have a difficult time being around family, it can be especially stressful and if you are a kid who experiences this, it can only make the whole thing even …
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Guy refuses to hang out with leech friends after footing the bill for countless dinners, prioritizes his ‘financial boundaries’ instead of their conditional friendship

We’ve all been in this guy’s position at one point in our lives. Your wide-eyed «friends» stare off into the distance when the restaurant bill is dropped off at the table. You wonder why you didn’t request separate checks at the beginning of the feast, and now, your wallet will take the hit as a …
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‘You decided to be mean’: Frugal woman refuses to pay $70 to see close friend’s concert, says she’s ‘not an artist’

One thing about being an artist is that it’s hard to get paid to do it. There are so few people who make their livings from their art versus the millions of people who just do it for the love of the game. It’s the life of many artists. You do what you can, on …
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Clingy woman books flight to Barcelona to crash friend’s honeymoon, is offended when she prevents her from joining: ‘She’s manipulating you’

We all love to spend time with our friends, that’s why they’re our friends! And they call it a «friend crush» for a reason. If you become platonically attached to someone, you might feel compelled to hang out with them all the time. It’s a wonderful feeling, but you also have to remember to set …
Seguir leyendo Clingy woman books flight to Barcelona to crash friend’s honeymoon, is offended when she prevents her from joining: ‘She’s manipulating you’

Cruel lady asks coworker if she’s gained weight after she lost 70 pounds, gets offended when she calls that comment snarky: ‘I’m sorry if your fishing for compliments strategy didn’t work on me’

There are a lot of social rules in place about when, where, and how you can comment on somebody’s weight. A general rule of thumb is that it’s impolite to point out if someone has gained weight, but it’s usually acceptable to compliment someone on losing it. Even positively mentioning weight loss can be a …
Seguir leyendo Cruel lady asks coworker if she’s gained weight after she lost 70 pounds, gets offended when she calls that comment snarky: ‘I’m sorry if your fishing for compliments strategy didn’t work on me’

19-year-old college student befriends 89-year-old widower at her bookie job, become the best of friends over 9 years: ‘It was obvious he was really lonely’

Multigenerational friendships benefit everyone involved. Many older people cannot socialize as much as they’d like, which leaves them stuck in their houses with nothing to do but watch TV all day. Too many young people do not have any friends more than five years older than them, let alone have had any real interaction with …
Seguir leyendo 19-year-old college student befriends 89-year-old widower at her bookie job, become the best of friends over 9 years: ‘It was obvious he was really lonely’

2 leeches order $200 entrées, get angry when their friends cancel their entrées so they don’t have to split the bill 6 ways: ‘Dan, who probably only ate around $50 worth of food, was stuck with a $146.98 check at the end’

One of the most optimal parts of living in the United States is the ability to split the bill. Splitting a bill so that everyone pays for exactly what they ordered is less common in NYC, but in most parts of the country, it is not only accessible but encouraged. I understand why a restaurant …
Seguir leyendo 2 leeches order $200 entrées, get angry when their friends cancel their entrées so they don’t have to split the bill 6 ways: ‘Dan, who probably only ate around $50 worth of food, was stuck with a $146.98 check at the end’

Careless couple eat 4 of roommate’s cupcakes, roommate tells her to break up with her boyfriend: ‘She acts like I’m the meanest person ever’

Everyone knows that food can hold a lot of emotional weight. It’s often one of the best parts of the day. Food is what you look forward to when you get home, book a reservation, or go traveling. It’s what connects us to each other, gives us something to bond over, and a connection to …
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Millionaire chews out friend for asking to borrow $5: ‘She’s posh now, and is not of your world anymore’

«Friends and money should never mix,» said the subject of this recent Reddit post. Whether or not they are ultimately in the wrong… that’s still up for debate, but that statement remains true. Like business and pleasure or oil and water, some things are better left un-mingled. Of course, it’s hard to avoid sometimes. If you ever go …
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‘I don’t want to make any friends I know I can’t have’: Homeschooling parents ban teen from having any friends outside of their family

When I was growing up, I was acquainted with several homeschooled kids. I did extracurricular theatre with a handful of them, and they were definitely on a spectrum regarding their social abilities. From my purview, the kids who seemed the most well-adjusted were the ones who had a vibrant and eventful social life outside of …
Seguir leyendo ‘I don’t want to make any friends I know I can’t have’: Homeschooling parents ban teen from having any friends outside of their family