For my birthday this year I'd like you to pay this bill.

[slobone]

What he suggests certainly doesn't seem like much fun. What's he going to do when your birthday rolls around, pay one of your bills? That sounds like the beginning of a truly dreary custom.

Anyway, I think half the fun of giving and getting gifts is surprise. I don't ask my friends what they want, and they don't ask me. That means I sometimes get gifts I don't particularly want, but other times I get delightful gifts that it never would have occurred to me to ask for. So it balances out.

If someone's in genuine need, that's a different story. Then I help out as best I can (but never with a loan -- that's the fastest way to end a friendship).

 

[Soilwork]

That's so tacky.

It's like offering someone a drink at a bar and having them say "How about you just give me the five bucks?"

 

[M4P]

I have to agree with Soilwork here. Sounds like the guy is hard up for money - buy him a Visa gift card

 

[RationalLunacy]

Offer to pay one of his bills. Ask for the hard copy of the bill. Then steal his identity. That'll teach him.....

 

[brandon84]

That's so tacky.

It's like offering someone a drink at a bar and having them say "How about you just give me the five bucks?"

LMAO!!! That is sooooo funny and true

I would be a little suspicious. Maybe it has to do with my own relationship with my best friend but maybe not. He kept some things a secret but me, being the good detective (stalker) I am figuerd out all hei secrets but anyway... It really sounds like he might have some hidden financial problems that he is not telling you about.

 

[Ohiospeedo]

I paid off my best friend's college loans when she got married. That was my wedding gift/birthday gift for the next couple of years. She didn't ask for me to pay them off, so she was surprised.

 

[confusedboy23]

I have to agree with Soilwork here. Sounds like the guy is hard up for money - buy him a Visa gift card

Sounds like an idea.

Thanks Brian, now I know what to get for a friend in two weeks time!

 

[dolphwasser]

That's so tacky.

It's like offering someone a drink at a bar and having them say "How about you just give me the five bucks?"

I agree. And even 'tacky' is an understatement.

 

[herenthere]

I would probably have to pay his medical bills...after I bitch-slapped him!!

 

[FREDDIE187]

I think the guy needs money. You might think he is alright but maybe he is having sleepless nights.