I had just spent some money buying drinks for my friend, who had refused to buy me a single can of Coke when I asked.

I had spent about $300 in all excluding my original share and because he knew that I was paying for him, he had gone to town on all sorts of drinks but when it came to me, he refused to even buy me a single can.

Most stingy friend that I have ever made

I felt so angry. I had been so generous to him, and he was so stingy. I had thought that we were friends, but now I felt like I had been taken advantage of.

It was just a can of Coke which cost less than $2 and he did not want to even buy if got me when I asked him if he could help me get a can first as I needed to go to the toilet.

He gave me an excuse by saying that he would wait for me outside the toilet before we go and get drinks, indirectly telling me that he either wants me to get the bill at the convenience store again or asks me to pay for myself.

I sort of told him off a little and said I was thirsty and pleaded for him to go and get a can of Coke for me first, but he pretended like he did not hear anything at all.

When we got to the convenience store, I took a can of Coke and proceeded to the cashier.

I asked him if he wanted anything and he told me that he wasn’t thristy.

However after we walked out of the store, he changed his mind and said that he was thirsty and then went back to get a bottle of drink and paid for himself.

It was clear as F that he did not want to pay for me.

Decided not to hang out with him as often anymore

My friend and I never talked about what happened that day. He never apologized or acknowledged that he had taken advantage of me. He just acted like nothing had happened.

I thought that we were friends, but he showed me that day that he was just a user. I can’t believe that he was so stingy and ungrateful.

I will never forget that moment, and I will never be so generous with someone who doesn’t appreciate it.

When I started university, I was excited for all the opportunities and freedom that came with it. I was especially excited to finally have an allowance of my own; my parents gave me $50 a day to do with as I pleased.

It felt so liberating to be able to do whatever I wanted with my own money. I couldn’t wait to start spending it!

Spends without thinking

I felt like I was finally an adult.

I started to buy whatever caught my eye, whether I needed it or not.

I bought new clothes, went out for dinner, and splurged on other goodies as it did not matter whether I had enough money as every day when I wake up, I would see a $50 note waiting for me on the dining table.

On top of the $50 that I get, my transport expenses were also all paid for by a card which my Mum has supp for me.

So basically, the $50 was all for me to spend on whatever I want.

Boyfriend needs to budget his money, can’t afford my lifestyle

Meanwhile, my boyfriend was struggling to make ends meet. He was also a student, but he didn’t have the same allowance that I had.

He had to budget his money carefully and make sure he had enough for his meals and also other expenses.

While I was spending without a care in the world, he had to worry about where his next meal was coming from.

Began to look down on him

I began to look down on him for not having the same freedom that I had. I wanted him to be like me, able to spend without thinking instead of worrying and complaining that this or that is too costly.

He would mostly suggest that we eat hawker or the most fast foods like Macs or KFC which was still within his budget range.

However, I like to eat things like sushi and while I can see that he tries to accommodate me whenever I want to eat it and just starve for the next few meals in order to afford one meal like that, I couldn’t keep up with his lifestyle of just eating hawker food for most of my meals.

Results became worst

To keep up with me, my boyfriend also took up part time work just to have money to go out with me and eat with me whatever I want.

As a result, he did not do well in his exams and had to redo a few modules.

Yet, I chose to blame him for not prioritising his studies and try to chase money instead, not knowing that I was the cause of it and because he wanted to match up to me and please me.

Broke up with me afterwards

My boyfriend and I broke up shortly afterwards.

He told me that he finally had enough with trying to make me happy and match up with me. He told me that we both belong to different worlds.

I was in one where I had everything easy in life while he had to work for what he wanted.

I was at first angry with him for using such a lame excuse to break up with me but as time when by and I stepped into the workforce, I finally understood what he meant and his intentions.

Now that it has been almost 8 years since we graduated, I couldn’t help but think that if I were to be more prudent and understanding, things between us might not have became this way.

He was really the one that got away.

My best friend had just thrown me under the bus. We had been friends for years, since childhood, and I had always thought that we had a strong bond that couldn’t be broken.

I had put all of my trust in her and thought of her as family. But when trouble came, she decided that I was no longer worth her time and threw me under the bus.

Made me do something, then ran away when I got caught

It all started when I got caught up in a situation that I did not plan on getting myself into. I had made a mistake that had led to some small trouble with the authorities which could be settled by paying off a fine.

She was there when it happened as she was the one who asked me to accompany her, but then when the authorities approached, she ran away as fast as she could, leaving me there to answer to the authorities myself.

After the authorities issued me a fine, I went to look for my best friend, expecting her to be there for me and maybe compensate me a little because she was the one that made me follow her to do it.

She promised that she would help me to pay the fine but instead after a few days, she told me that it had nothing to do with her and I was dumb to get caught myself.

She also said that I should have ran away with her and not stand there to face the consequences and she would not be helping me with the fine.

Learnt an important lesson on trust and friendship

My friend’s actions showed me that she did not care about my wellbeing, and that she was only looking out for herself. She was willing to throw me under the bus in order to save her own skin.

She was willing to sacrifice our friendship in order to avoid any consequences that may have come her way. It was an eye-opening experience that shattered my trust and faith in her.

I thought long and hard about the situation and came to the realization that my best friend was not the person I thought she was.

She was a selfish person who did not care about anyone but herself. She was willing to betray me in order to get out of a situation, and that showed me her true colors.

I had been betrayed by the person I trusted most, and it was a difficult pill to swallow. I had to accept the fact that my best friend was not the person I thought she was, and that she was willing to put her own interests above mine.

It was an unfortunate situation, but it taught me an important lesson about trust and friendship.

I had been working for my employer for almost five years now and I had seen some changes in the attitudes of younger people.

It seemed like they were a lot less willing to put in the effort and give things a real fight than my generation did.

They have a totally different mindset

I had grown up with the idea that hard work and dedication would be rewarded, but it seemed like the younger generation was not willing to put in the same level of effort.

My employer had noticed this trend as well and expressed his opinion that young people nowaday give up without giving a real fight.

He believed that the younger generation was too entitled and not willing to put in the hard work that it takes to achieve success.

It was a topic of conversation that we had a few times and I could sense his anger and frustration at the lack of dedication and commitment that he saw in the workplace.

I had to admit that my employer had a point. I had seen younger employees come in and expect to be handed success without putting in the effort.

I had seen some people give up after only a few weeks or months of work because they weren’t getting the results they wanted.

It was disheartening to see, but it was a reality that I had to face.

Tried to motivate the younger generation but failed

I decided to take it upon myself to try and change this trend. I started talking to the younger employees and letting them know that hard work and dedication were essential for success.

I also tried to be a good role model and show them that it was possible to achieve success through hard work and perseverance.

Unfortunately, my efforts seemed to be in vain. Despite my attempts to inspire and motivate the younger generation, they still seemed to give up without putting in a real fight.

I could not understand why they were so unwilling to put in the effort and work hard. I felt like I was doing all I could to show them what it takes to be successful, but it seemed like my words were falling on deaf ears.

Eventually, I had to face the fact that my employer was right. Young people nowadays give up without giving a real fight and it is a sad reality that I have to accept.

I still hope that one day I can help to change this trend and inspire the younger generation to have a better work ethic, but for now, it seems like an uphill battle.

I had been working hard at the office to get a promotion and I was finally getting it.

All my colleagues were invited to the company function and I wanted to make sure they all saw how successful I was.

Made my girlfriend wear a revealing dress to gain attention

My plan was to make sure all eyes were on me and what better way to do that than having my girlfriend wear a revealing dress?

I convinced my girlfriend to wear a very revealing dress to the company function. It was a tight, low-cut dress that showed off her curves and I knew it would turn heads.

I was so sure it would be just the attention I needed to make me the center of attention.

Little did I know that my plan would backfire. As soon as we arrived at the event, people started talking about us. Not in a good way either.

They were talking about how my girlfriend was dressed and how inappropriate it was. I felt embarrassed and angry at the same time.

I knew that my plan had failed and I had made a fool out of myself.

Girlfriend stomped off

My girlfriend was also embarrassed and angry. She felt like I had objectified her and used her as an object to show off my success.

She told me that she was not going to stay with me anymore and that she was leaving. I was devastated. I had lost the one person I truly cared about because of my stupid plan.

I tried to apologize and convince her to stay but it was too late. She was gone and I was left with a feeling of emptiness.

I had ruined the one good thing in my life because of my selfishness and arrogance.

That was the last time I ever saw my girlfriend. I learned my lesson that day and I will never make the same mistake again.

I realize now that I was wrong and that I should have never asked her to do something so uncomfortable and inappropriate.

I should have treated her with respect and not used her as a tool for my own gain.

I was traveling alone in Vietnam, exploring the culture and meeting new people, when I met a girl at a local bar one night.

She had an exotic beauty that made me instantly want to get to know her better.

Chatted with her and went back to her house

We talked for hours that night and I was captivated by her stories about growing up in Vietnam. She told me about her family, her passions, and her dreams for the future.

Before I knew it, I was completely enthralled by her. The attraction between us was palpable and before long, we were kissing.

Realised she has three ‘raisins;

We ended up back at her place and I started taking off her clothes. As I was undressing her, I noticed something strange – she had three ‘raisins’.

I was in shock and it took me a few moments to process what I was seeing. I had never seen anything like this before, so I asked her about it.

She said that she had had them since she was born and it was probably a birth defect. She said she was used to it and didn’t think much of it.

But I couldn’t help but be intrigued by this rare and fascinating trait.

We ended up spending the night together and, despite my initial shock, I enjoyed it immensely. Her three ‘raisins’ were actually quite hit and I found myself drawn to them in a strange way.

We had a passionate night together and I found myself wanting to explore her body even more.

The next morning, as we were getting ready to part ways, I asked her if I could take a picture of her.

She agreed and I snapped a photo of her lying on the bed beside me with her three ‘raisins’ exposed. It was a beautiful photo and I wanted to remember her forever.

I left Vietnam a few days later, but the memort of her three ‘raisins’ stayed with me.

I still think about her and the amazing time we had together. It’s something I will never forget.