6 Nigerians Share How Rich Friends Made Them Feel Small
Money differences can strain a friendship when one person turns their wealth into jokes, insults or public embarrassment. Six Nigerians share how friends made them feel poor through cruel comments, expensive outings and constant reminders of what they could not afford. One person said a former roommate mocked her hair, food choices and finances, then told a man she liked that she was feeding her. Another said wealthy friends joked that they could “buy” his life and dismissed his birthday plans because the restaurant was not expensive enough. Others described being ridiculed over a NYSC allowance, thrifted clothes, school fees and the dream of owning an iPhone. While some kept quiet for a long time, all eventually chose distance, self-respect and peace over friendships built on humiliation.
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