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Talking aboutmoney, debt, and who owes who what is awkward enough as it is.

When you get yourfriendsinvolved, things can get a bit messy.

Redditor u/tasteoflex recently went viral on the Am I Overreacting digitalcommunityafteraskingfor some impartial advice about a particularly sensitive situation.

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She essentially asked the author to cover for her until she could pay her back.

Going on holiday with your friends can be a ton of fun.

The fact of the matter is that some people will almost inevitably try totake advantageof you.

Group of women in swimsuits taking a selfie on vacation near palm trees, enjoying sunny weather.

It hurts to realize that this applies even to some of your relatives and friends.

Or they might suddenly decide that because theyre a close friend, theyre somehow entitled to compensation.

Now thats not to say that you cant treat the people you care about once in a while.

Text discussing a last-minute vacation payment issue, with a friend unable to pay for a Valentine’s trip.

However, this shouldnt become a habit.

The fact is that human beings get used to new situations fairly quickly.

Its easy to become entitled and see this as how things should be.

Text discussing vacation payment, emphasizing upfront costs and differing amounts, part of a friend’s vacation situation.

Spend less than you earn or earn more than you spend.

Meanwhile, if you have the opportunity to do so, you may want to practice stealth wealth.

Essentially, it means living relatively modestly to get to protect your wealth.

Text discussing a friend’s choice of a $4,000 vacation room and delayed payment request.

Theres nothing wrong with telling someone that you wont cover for them.

Boundaries are there to keep relationships healthy, and you shouldnt feel guilty about enforcing them.

Investopedia warns that lending money to family and friends can potentially cause relationship damage.

Woman surprised while checking her phone, reacting to last-minute vacation expense issues.

On top of that, it can lead to financial problems.

Its never a good idea to lend friends and family more money than you could afford.

Meanwhile, you shouldnt let guilt drive your decisions.

Text message discussing a group vacation payment issue, where a friend cannot pay her portion last minute.

You have to do what makes sense financially, not what you feel obligated or pressured to do.

Heres what they said after reading about the situation with her friend

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Text discussing the dilemma of covering a friend’s vacation costs after a last-minute financial issue.

Text message exchange about vacation preparation, featuring excitement and a reminder to bring a passport.

Text conversation about a vacation payment disagreement.

Text message exchange about paying for a friend’s vacation portion last minute.

Text conversation about friend refusing to cover vacation costs, mentioning previous trips and shared expenses.

Text conversation about refusing to cover a friend’s vacation cost last minute.

Woman Refuses To Cover Friend’s Part Of The Vacation When She Says She Has No Money Last Minute

Woman Refuses To Cover Friend’s Part Of The Vacation When She Says She Has No Money Last Minute

Comment discussing a woman refusing to pay for a friend’s vacation part after a last-minute money issue.

Text exchange discussing a friend’s audacity to choose an expensive vacation room knowing she can’t afford it.

Comment discussing a woman refusing to pay for a friend’s vacation last minute.

Text comment discussing financial responsibility during a vacation.

Text discussing a vacation situation where a friend can’t pay and expects others to cover her part.

Comment discussing covering vacation costs, highlighting $4k financial burden.

Reddit user comment suggesting to pay a friend’s share to avoid ruining vacation vibes.

Comment on a post about a woman refusing to cover friend’s vacation expenses last minute.

Comment reaction about friend unable to pay for vacation last minute.

Comment discussing vacation money issues, suggesting everyone pays extra to leave one friend home.

Comment expressing frustration about covering a friend’s vacation cost.

Reddit comment suggesting to pay for a friend to avoid losing money and reconsider inviting them on trips.

Text post discussing a woman’s refusal to cover vacation costs for a friend who canceled last minute.

Comment questioning friend not paying for vacation, mentioning buying audacity from Costco, supports standing firm on decision.

Reddit comment containing a discussion about paying for a vacation, mentioning a friend who has no money.

Comment criticizing a friend’s refusal to cover vacation costs, calling it gross.

Reddit comment advising a woman not to cover a friend’s vacation costs last minute, discussing boundaries and kindness.

Text response criticizes friend for not having money for vacation last minute.

Text of a discussion about a woman refusing to cover her friend’s vacation costs.

Group chat advice on handling a friend unable to pay for vacation costs.

Comment discussing refusal to pay friend’s vacation expenses.

Comment about a woman refusing to cover a friend’s vacation cost when the friend claims lack of money last minute.

Comment discussing refusing to cover friend’s vacation cost due to last-minute money issues.