Money and Friends: Stingy

Stingy

By Will - 23/04/2019 02:00

Today, I found out that my friends all think, "Don't worry about it" means "It's free." I'm a few thousand dollars in debt and they back each other like a gang. Never mind all the Aussies who say it means, "Pay slowly." FML

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You deserved it 3 266

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By armenta427 - 07/10/2009 04:12 - United States

Today, I found out that my parents are 28,000 dollars in debt and that my bank account has $27.17 in it. They took my money to help pay their debt. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 935

You deserved it 3 343

By Anonymous - 13/09/2009 02:44 - Canada

Today, I found out that my girlfriend of almost 6 years has put me in debt over $33,000. FML

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You deserved it 17 230

Money ain't a problem when you've got it

By Anonymous - 07/10/2011 19:02 - United Kingdom

Today, I listened as my ridiculously wealthy friend excitedly rambled on and on about her latest shopping trip. This is the same friend who owes me £150, and accused me of being insensitive for asking her to repay it at some point. FML

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You deserved it 4 043

Neither a borrower nor a lender be

By Taty - 14/04/2021 14:00

Today, my friend won’t pay me back the money I lent her. I stupidly lent her $1200. She’s calling me an “inconsiderate bitch” because I “have a good paying job, I’ll be alright.” FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 118

You deserved it 257

By Anonymous - 11/05/2016 15:53 - United States - Franklin

Today, I found out I owe the IRS over $2,000 because of a mistake they made. Their "apology" basically amounted to "Oops, our bad. Now pay up or you're gonna be Bubba's new bitch." FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 595

You deserved it 1 331

By *sigh* - 08/12/2015 22:56 - United Kingdom

Today, I confronted my friend about the £260 he owes me. He got offended and said, "Friends don't have to pay back." He called me selfish and walked off. FML

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You deserved it 2 207

By Noname - 01/02/2009 00:15 - United States

Today, my fiancée "thought I should know" that she has a $125,000 student loan debt. FML

I agree, your life sucks 39 415

You deserved it 4 753

By unitythemene - 04/07/2019 22:00

Today, I was worried because it's July and I still haven't found a summer job, despite applying to 50 places. It was fine, because I remembered my savings account. I told my parents. Instead of being relieved, they said they're going to take the money from me for being lazy, and using it for my tuition, despite promising to pay for it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 788

You deserved it 342

By FATS DOMINO - 20/10/2011 15:39 - United States

Today, my sister finally broke down and told me that our dad gambled away of all my college savings, and I would have to pay for school the best way I can. They have known for months, and when I asked why nobody told me, the reply was, "You're a college boy, we thought you would figure it out." FML

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You deserved it 2 448

By Full Stomach Empty Wallet - 06/08/2015 10:50 - United States - Danvers

Today, I discovered that the five-star meal that my friend treated me to last night was actually meant to be repayment of the $200 I loaned her last month. I needed that money for bills and she refuses to give me another cent. FML

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You deserved it 2 626

iamnoone 5

Tuesday 23 April 2019 3:23

Just want to put it out there that as an Aussie I have never ever ever heard ‘don’t worry about it’ used as a pay me back later. Usually it’s a ‘when you can’ ‘no rush’ type of thing. I’m with your friends on this one, you tell me not to worry about it I’ll take it as I don’t have to pay you back

bluejello2001 18

Tuesday 23 April 2019 2:25

I'll second this. If a friend is $5 short and I have a little extra? I'll tell them "Don't worry about it!" meaning that I'm their friend and I've got them. If they need $100 for a plumbing emergency and I can help? That's "Take your time, you don't have to pay me back right away." If you're *ever* lending someone money, it better not be money *you* need, and any terms of repayment should be discussed up front.

Comments

Jaelkus 28

Tuesday 23 April 2019 17:42

I only say don’t worry about it when I am not looking for compensation.

Leviathene 34

Tuesday 23 April 2019 19:26

Aussie here. Nope - when I say don't worry about it, I MEAN don't worry about it. Don't worry about your debt, I'm sure they really mean for you to pay them back slowly.

jmilam90 9

Tuesday 23 April 2019 23:00

“Don’t worry about it” is literally you saying they don’t have to worry about paying you back. This is all your own fault.

Late For Breakfast 19

Tuesday 23 April 2019 23:44

You need to tell them sternly "yeah yeah, nah mate"

Kaylana_fml 31

Wednesday 24 April 2019 1:19

As with every single other commenter here, I agree that "don't worry about it" means "don't worry about paying me back." More importantly, Don't Loan Out Money You Can't Afford To Lose. EVER.

dasin 18

Wednesday 24 April 2019 4:40

to me there is a difference when some one needs money and asks for it and i say "dont worry about it" from going out somewhere and saying it if theyve asked for money it means there gunna be paying it back and if its going out somewhere and paying then it means its on me so id say there needs to be more context here to justify ydi or fml