mark1210 Posted May 10, 2007 Posted May 10, 2007 Hey Gang, This advice really isn't for me, but more so for my two friends. I'm friends with a woman who was dating one of my male friends. This woman has a child, and my male friend bought her child a few toys. Of course, now that the relationship has disolved he wants the toys back (I assume to get his money back). I already told him that is was a stupid idea, and that any toys given to her child were basically a gift or peace offering and something you can't get back. He's putting me in a bad spot asking me to go get the toys next time I hang out with her. Is he being unreasonable? I've tried to get out of the middle of this situation but have been unable to do so. Any suggestions on how I should handle this? He claims that if she wants a chance of possibly getting back together that she needs to give him the toys. The toys he purchased was probably at least $100.00 but that was he decision as far as I'm concerned.
Poboy Posted May 10, 2007 Posted May 10, 2007 lol , how can one ask to return toys given to a child ... totally unreasonable. maybe she can pay him for the toys now but that too sounds corny. tell your friend to let it go or atleast not involve you.
Can'tGiveUp Posted May 10, 2007 Posted May 10, 2007 Wow! I would tell him if he wants to do something so tasteless then he is on his own. He wants them back, he can call her himself. If I were you I'd stay as far from that situation as you can. I still can't believe someone would want back toys that they gave a child...
tanbark813 Posted May 10, 2007 Posted May 10, 2007 Any suggestions on how I should handle this? Tell him to stop being such a prick and then punch him in the genitals.
jcster Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 He's putting me in a bad spot asking me to go get the toys next time I hang out with her. Is he being unreasonable? I've tried to get out of the middle of this situation but have been unable to do so. Any suggestions on how I should handle this? How is he putting you into a bad spot? The request is laughable. The next time you see him, and he asks about his toys, just say: "You mean you were serious? I thought for sure you were joking!" If he's smart, he'll play along with you. Are you really sure you want to be friends with someone who would do something like that? What. a. jerk.
Star Gazer Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 Tell him to stop being such a prick and then punch him in the genitals. :lmao: Agreed.
Author mark1210 Posted May 11, 2007 Author Posted May 11, 2007 JCSter, Yeah, if I heard it from someone else I'd be laughing...but I've known him for years and he's serious. I told him what you said "you mean you were serious?" and he went into some tirade. He now thinks I'm sleeping with her...I told him he needs to take some time out for himself and that he is obviously not thinking straight. I've known him for 5 years, and her for 2. My loyalty is to him, he's been there for me for a lot. But I have more self-respect for myself than to be accused of sleeping with his ex. I don't need that drama. As for the toys..apparently she gave them to him..she said it was worth it to get him off her back. Bummer the child suffers.
Art_Critic Posted May 11, 2007 Posted May 11, 2007 Your friend is an idiot and really needs to learn how to deal like a grown up.. The toys were given already.. So ownership has already been transfered.. They are kids toys.. If your friend continues this then suggest he go to see a therapist for his childhood issues.. and then punch him in the genitals like Tan suggested.. WTF is wrong with him ? and putting you in the middle is even worse.. He is not being a good friend to you and he is asking you to hurt her thru the kids at your expense.. Some friend.. Tell him to do him own dirty work if he really needs to act like a child...
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