We've all been there—caught in that awkward situation when a friend borrows money and never returns it.
While a one-off incident can be forgiven, it becomes a real issue when someone repeatedly asks for financial help and never pays it back, often armed with an endless list of excuses.
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This frustrating experience was recently shared by a man on social media, who opened up about a so-called friend with a bad habit of borrowing money and conveniently forgetting to return it.
In a post shared by user @Mohdhafidz711 on X (formerly Twitter), he expressed deep disappointment and emotional fatigue over being taken advantage of—especially by people he once considered close.
He shared that his friend would constantly dodge repayment with various excuses. And to add insult to injury, the friend even accused him of not being "sincere" in offering help, “Is my life destined to revolve around people who only come to me when they need money? Honestly, I’m exhausted. Years of friendship, and not once did he pay me back,” he wrote.
“Every time I ask for the money, I get more lies and get told I wasn’t sincere in the first place. I’ve truly had enough—meeting new people feels like a trap these days because the same thing keeps happening.”
His story struck a chord online, with many in the comments sharing similar experiences of friends who borrowed money without any intention of returning it. It seems this behaviour is more common than we’d like to admit—taking advantage of trust under the guise of friendship.
At the heart of it, borrowing money comes with responsibility. It’s not just about the amount—it’s about trust, respect, and integrity. When someone offers help in tough times, the least we can do is honour that gesture with honesty and repayment.
Let this be a reminder to all of us: Be responsible when it comes to money. Don’t borrow unless it’s truly necessary, and certainly not for frivolous spending. Let’s learn to plan our finances better and live within our means—because real friendships shouldn’t be built on debt.
