Are you willing to spend a lot of money for your friends?

Philippines
March 6, 2009 9:08pm CST
My High School class separated and studied in different Universities around the country. I am in the province, studying in a state University. So when I am returning to the mainland, I always find time to go out and have fun with them. Since getting together is really rare, I treat them to restaurants or buy them gifts. Is that alright? Or am I too much? How about you? If you are in my shoes, what would you do?
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11 responses
@arcidy (5005)
• United States
7 Mar 09
I barely have anymoney for my self. So I dont think I would be spending money on my friends. Now if I had plenty of money I would be glad to help out my friends with money since im not selfish or anything. But when your poor you have to think about your self first.
@tomysole (457)
• United States
7 Mar 09
Yes but you have a heck of alot of mylot posts!
• India
8 Mar 09
Yeah my dear friend...Same thing happens to me..i was seperated to my friend..And they are stydying in different universities and i am also seperated to them..so when i got reaced to my mail land i will phoned to all my friends there..When they are been in my place i wish to meet them and also i wish to spend my own money to them and also they also spend to me some times..so i like spemd some time with i will be happy..Gud discussions and happy mylotting my dear friend..cheers..
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
7 Mar 09
Dear friend, I do hope it is part of sharing love, affection and building up good relationships. Moreover they are friends and if good friends and close friends I hope it do not matter as they are our beloved and it all depends how the financial condition is able to afford to spend for them. I hope it also depends upon satisfaction one gets while giving and receiving gifts. An expression of showing I do care of you.
@drdivu (1011)
• India
7 Mar 09
hey, its completely upto u but just remember that they are truly with u.. they shud aknowledge and respect ur gitfs n treats too and not take u for granted all yhe time..good luck..
@cindyhxf (1446)
• China
7 Mar 09
in my opinion ,gift to friends is the good way to tell them you care relationship with them.my good female friend travelled to other city and she bought a gift for all her good friend here.it is not a expensive gift,but it really made me excited that i thought she reminded me everywhere.Happy my lotting.
@mechace1 (50)
• United States
7 Mar 09
For me it really depends how good of friends i am with these people. If I've known someone for a really long time and I really enjoy their friendship, I dont have any problem with buying them a little gift. But, If its someone that I dont really enjoy, I won't buy them something. It really is up to you if you want to spend any money on your friends, but that's just my own personal opinion.
@naka75 (795)
• Singapore
7 Mar 09
I would still treat them but not till an extravagant extent that we go to the best restaurant in town or shop in luxury shopping districts. Besides my friends would not want me to spend unnecessary money on them, after all, genuine friendship is above all. Since it's not easy to meet old friends and get together, it's good to enjoy ourselves, and sometimes a good, long dialog is so much better than all the eating and shopping.
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
Hi there! Well, I think that if it only happens once in a while and I have the means, I will definitely do what you do. I miss my friends a lot and if I have the money to spend, I won't mind spending some on a get-together with them.
• Philippines
7 Mar 09
before i loved to spend my money and time with my friends. but when i realized that they are just using me and treat me good cause i do have money but when i dont have money they are so mean to me and they forget me. well in your case theres no problem if u treat them in a restaurant cause u will make a memories to them. well do u want to treat them? its ur choice. as long as ur happy to ur decision.
@tomysole (457)
• United States
7 Mar 09
I love to share my money with my friends but I think my time is even more valuable and they enjoy that more than the money.
• United States
7 Mar 09
When my high school friends and I get together, everyone pays their share. No one expects special treatment, we are there to spend quality time together. That said, it really is your decision. If you have the money, it's okay to treat from time to time. Just don't let yourself end up in debt over them, and make sure they aren't using you. True friends will still be there regardless of whether or not you spring for lunch!