Being a good friend doesn’t always mean opening your wallet.

So when one concert-goer was pressured to foot the cost for a friend’s ticket with almost no notice, her carefully planned budget hit a sour note.

You’ll want to keep reading for this one.

AITA for refusing to pay for my friend’s concert ticket after they asked me last minute?

A friend of mine asked me last minute to cover their ticket for a concert we had planned to go to together.

I had already paid for my own ticket and budgeted for it, and it was a bit pricey, so I told them I couldn’t cover theirs.

But after she refused, her friend immediately began guilt tripping.

They got upset and said I was “selfish” and “should help friends in need.”

I felt bad at first because I hate disappointing people, but I also know I can’t just hand out money whenever someone asks, especially at the last minute.

The drama ended up ruining her chances of seeing the show.

In the end, I decided not to go to the concert either. We both skipped it, and I drove my friend home afterward.

It was kind of awkward in the car, and I could tell they were frustrated, but I also felt like I had done the fair thing.

Now her friend group is divided.

Some other friends say I could’ve helped this one time to avoid conflict, but I feel like my boundaries were reasonable and that it’s okay to say no without being “selfish.”

AITA?

Setting boundaries isn’t always easy, but it is necessary.

What did Reddit think?

These friends really should have done a better job planning.

This user flags this behavior as just plain problematic.

There’s some nuance here that needs to be properly considered.

This friend is projecting big time.

In this economy, you have to protect both your peace and your wallet.

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