Friendships can be tested when money becomes part of the equation.

This man has a close friend who often borrows money from him.

Initially, he agreed and was happy to help.

But over time, her requests grew larger, and she rarely paid him back

Eventually, he decided to set clear limits to protect himself and their friendship.

Read the full story below and share your thoughts.

AITA for setting boundaries with my friend about constantly borrowing money?

I’m 23, and my friend Ella is 25F.

We’ve been really close for a few years now.

We hang out very frequently.

I’ve always thought of her as one of my closest people.

This man didn’t mind lending her friend some money at first.

The problem here is, she’s gotten into the habit of asking me for money.

She started begging with little amounts at first, like $20 here or $40 there for gas or groceries.

I didn’t mind at first, because I figured friends help each other out.

But over the past year, it’s gotten more frequent and has become her habit.

But he noticed that it became more frequent and the amounts have grown.

Now, the amounts have grown.

Sometimes, she pays me back late, especially after I ask her over and over.

Sometimes, she does not pay me back at all.

A couple of weeks ago, she asked me for $300.

She said it was really urgent at the point. I fell for it again and gave it to her.

He confronted her about it and told her he wouldn’t lend her any more.

When I reminded her that I needed it back by the end of the week, she got annoyed.

She told me I was acting like a bank, and that real friends don’t keep “score of favors.”

That struck a nerve, because I don’t see it as keeping scores.

I just can’t afford to keep floating her like this.

So, I confronted her and told her that from now on, I will only lend money in real emergencies.

I’d need her to promise to pay back whenever we agree on.

She got upset, and their mutual friends told him he’s being harsh.

All of a sudden, she got upset and accused me of being cold and not trusting her.

Now, some of our mutual friends are saying I’m being too harsh.

And that I should’ve just let it go to avoid drama.

Others think I’m right to set a boundary.

AITA for putting my foot down?

Let’s check out the comments of other people on this story.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

Here’s an honest opinion from this one.

Friends don’t use each other like that, says this one.

Finally, short and simple.

No is a complete sentence.

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