Woman refuses to lend anymore money to unemployed friend after discovering he spends all of it on video games: ‘He couldn’t manage his own money’

Can borrowing money from a friend ruin a friendship?The answer is yes. Money is always a tricky subject in friendships, because everyone has a different perspective on how it should be handled. Each person has different responsibilities and priorities, so it's hard to understand what other people go through with their personal finances. That said, when money runs scarce, it is only logical to prioritise basic expenses, like food and housing, over entertainment and fun. We've all been there: money runs short, and you're trying to save up for a rainy day or future projects. The solution is quite clear. You choose homemade meals over delivery, basic expenses over optional ones, and you must always make sure your pets are well fed, as they are a great responsibility. In this story, Mark clearly thinks differently. When he faces a moment of money shortage, he drops out of school and complains about his situation. So much so that when his friend tries to help him by encouraging him to save money, she realises he keeps buying expensive delivery food and even inviting other coworkers for lunch. As friends, all we can do is give advice and our opinion, while respecting other people's choic…

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