Can we talk about tiring relationships and friendships?

You know the kind where every time you go out, you somehow end up carrying everyone’s expenses too. From food, rides, coffee, to random “pwede pahiram muna” moments, it gets exhausting after a while.

I don’t mind helping occasionally, but when it becomes expected every single time, it starts to feel less like companionship and more like responsibility.

Sometimes the most draining part isn’t the money, it’s realizing people only show up when there’s something they can get from you.

Has anyone else experienced this?
How did you set boundaries without completely cutting people off?