“BFF Betrayal: How One Woman’s Refusal to Pay for a Birthday Bash Set Off a Shocking Chain Reaction”
It’s important to realistically assess one’s budget when throwing a party
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Unfortunately, this mom didn’t, which pushed her to take measures that put her friendship in danger
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“I might be able to forgive her but I am not risking another friendship with her”
The author of the story tells Bored Panda that she shared it online to simply vent out the frustrations that the situation caused. “I never imagined it would blow up like it did.” She mentions that the best friend story is far from ending, as the original poster is planning to take legal action. However, that’s the only update she was willing to give.
Delving deeper into the situation itself, we were curious to find out whether helping her friend financially was a common occurrence. “I supported her financially before, especially with her baby essentials,” she told us. She felt inclined to help her childhood buddy, as being a single mom has been quite tough for her.
“It was awful and heartbreaking,” the author said, reflecting on what had happened with her best friend. “I might be able to forgive her but I am not risking another friendship with her,” she stated.
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Commenting on parents asking family or friends to contribute to the costs of a child’s birthday party, children’s event planner Michelle McKenna Shuey from The Effortless Affair says, “It’s generally not the best idea to ask friends or family to chip in financially for your child’s birthday party. The party is all about celebrating your little one, and the costs should really be the responsibility of the hosts. Your guests are there to share in the fun and celebrate, not to help cover the bill.”
