Friend Who Ditched Birthday Night but Still Expected a Gift Dragged

A friend has been slammed online for ditching their mate during his birthday night out and still expecting a present.

In a post on the discussion site Mumsnet, user Neurospicyy shared the story, which has since received over 120 responses.

Neurospicyy wrote: I have a friend (A) who I socialise with very often, they bought a house close to me not long ago and I'd say we see each other more than any others in our group. We have been socialising alone for many months now as life has kept other friends too busy and this friend basically started treating me like shit. Trying to humiliate me, clearly had [no respect for me,] etc. I tried ending the friendship several times but always forgave."

Neurospicyy explained how they recently went on to celebrate the birthday of "friend A" but their other friends couldn't join for an hour.

During that time, "friend A" went to shop for cigarettes but never returned. Neurospicyy added: "I sat for 45 minutes before I accepted friend A wasn't coming back. I haven't spoken to them since and accepted the friendship is over. I am not going to be disrespected like that by anyone. But woke up to a text this morning. Yesterday was their actual birthday, 'drop my present round whenever.'"

In the comments, user Neurospicyy stated the other friends turned up and they continued with the night. They went on to say that "friend A" was a man and they have no "romantic" intentions.

Neurospicyy opted against replying to the text about the present to avoid further conflict.

According to Very Well Mind, a mental health website, it is worth keeping a journal of your feelings when dealing with friendship difficulties. This provides a safe space to gather your thoughts and to make everything clear in your own mind.

The website has provided healthy ways to break up or end a friendship:

• The Gradual Fade-Out

This tactic involves letting the friendship come to a natural close by gradually reducing social interaction with the other person.

• Having a Talk

A talk can be a stepping stone to the end of a friendship, but you might find that you are able to resolve your differences and fix the friendship. It is essential to enter the conversation with a goal in mind and to emphasize how you have been feeling as opposed to putting all of the blame on the friend.

• Taking a Break

This is an opportunity to re-evaluate the friendship and to calm down if you are upset.

• Ending Things Immediately

In this situation, simply state that your needs haven't been met in the friendship.
Wish the other person all the best in the future. This type of friendship break-up can be good in that it is unambiguous and clear, and you get a chance to voice any issues that you've been holding back.

Most respondents have suggested the final option.

One user wrote: "Clearly you ignore this OP."

While one of many has suggested a sarcastic response like this: "Hope you had a great day, CF! Unfortunately, your gift was delayed but it's here now! I can't wait to see your face! Stop by at midday and I'll have it ready. It'll ruin the surprise if I come to you! Then go out."

Newsweek was not able to verify the details of the case.