distant__nebulae Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 I recently moved approx. 700 miles for a job. I have a childhood friend that lives in my new town. When I first moved here, I moved in with him and his GF in a 2 bedroom apartment. I lived there approx. 3 months, during which time I paid all of my share of the bills - and on time might I add. My friend and his girlfriend have no car (because they get drunk and wreck them). So, during tha time I gave them many rides to work. I also let him use my computer and internet access many times. There are times when I like to smoke some. (please don't flame me, i am not here to discuss that) . My friend enjoys this as well and many time during the three months, he refused to buy any of his own, so I "helped him out". One Saturday afternoon, a knock comes to the door. I answer and some stranger is staning there like "Didn't your friend tell you? I am moving in for a few weeks." My friend said nothing to me about it and I was a bit pissed. So this guy lives there and nothing was ever discussed with him about paying bills. So now there is 4 people living in a 2 bedroom condo! I moved out promptly, and got my own place. The other day, I called my friend to see what he was doing. I met up with him after work, at a bar with some other people. It wasn't long before he asked my to buy him a drink because (he only brought so much money), so I bought him one. Then he mentions that i owe him $5 for the remaining electric bill! (even though I paid for a full month my last month and left 2 weeks prior!) So we leave there and go to play some texas holdem at another friend's place. My buddy in question got mad when he lost, and basically blamed it on how the cards were dealt.... which made no sense to me. Then he bummed a cigarette off of me and stormed off. Later on, I run into him again back at the bar for a nightcap. As soon as i get there, he starts bugging me to give him some "stuff". I just ignored him. Then, he asked to bum another cigarette. He also kept mentioning that he expected me to give him some "stuff" over and over again. I was like "what else can you use me for?". Then he said that not to call him if I ever needed anything. I was pissed.... I got up, put my finger right in his face and said "f%$# you". Then I left before I punched his lights out. The thing is, this guy has been my friend for a long time. He has helped me out some in the past, but not much. I have picked this guy up from jail and given him a place to live for FREE in the past. So i guess this is what i get for that. Sad thing is, I barely know anyone around here. I am sure I can meet new people though, it just sucks. Did I over react or should I ditch this leech?
goodfriendeva Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 i have a friend like that.. well it took me years before i realized my father was right about her.. and now i rarely talk to her.. and i happy about that its hard to say no to someone you known for so long but sometimes you have to other wise you will continue to be used! and thats not cool.. and its pretty effed up honestly i would ditch ur friend.. your bound to make better friends
usman Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 Usually bonding with friends urged us to do something but there are circumstances in which it is not possible . If he helped you then you also have helped me . His behavior towards you is wrong and you did the right thing at right time.
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