I finally had that awkward money talk with my buddy after a camping trip gone wrong

Me and a buddy split the cost of a 4-day camping trip to Big Bend last spring. He brought almost nothing and I ended up covering $320 in groceries and gear without saying anything until we got back. Now I'm debating whether to just ask friends up front for a cash split before trips or keep it chill and risk getting stuck with the bill again. How do you guys handle money with friends without making it weird?

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margaret5513d ago

Just ask for cash upfront. It's way easier to split before the trip than try to collect after. Nobody wants to be the guy chasing their buddy for $40 in camp stove fuel.

miaprice2d agoMost Upvoted

And honestly, getting cash upfront makes people actually think about what they're agreeing to. Nobody wants to hand over $60 for a trip they're not committed to. It's like a deposit, keeps everyone honest and saves the awkward collection later.

kim_davis2d ago

@margaret551 nailed it. Cash upfront saves friendships every time.