I don’t think there’s anything wrong with having different expectations. For me, if I’m hosting a birthday celebration, I believe the guests shouldn’t have to pay or contribute financially. That’s how I choose to celebrate my birthday, and it’s the same standard I apply when inviting my friends. They already took the time to show up and celebrate with me, so I don’t expect them to cover costs as well. Of course, everyone is free to celebrate however they want, but personally, I see a birthday party as something the host treats their guests to, not the other way around.
2026-06-11 18:24:49
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AfricanDoll27 :
To avoid many stories, just communicate in advance.
2026-06-12 14:53:59
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monikakdlockhart :
why u planning ur birthday on other people's pockets? atlest inform people before hand that u expect them to pay for their meals. give people the option to choose whether they can afford such an outing.
2026-06-11 19:08:40
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Natasha wa sta :
I give up 😭🙏🏽I pray you guys find genuine friendships actually
2026-06-12 02:01:10
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Kandina09 🇳🇦 💉🩺🌡️ :
I hear you, but I don’t completely agree with you. Look at it this way… If it’s your birthday and you plan a celebration with your friends, you invited your friends to your party… meaning you are buying the food and drinks to celebrate another year around the sun with them…. You decided to throw a party duuh….unless you specifically say “bring and braai”… your friends will show up…some with gifts….some with money to give you, but not by obligation ….. same apply to “I am inviting you to my birthday dinner”…..or what exactly is your intention?…Some will come excited for the dinner and penniless because they don’t have and are invited…Unless it’s clearly stated, you can’t expect people to know unless that’s how your friendship dynamic is…. All I know is, if I am inviting you, I am saying I got you, and if it’s your birthday, I am inviting you…. If you invite me, I may offer to pay your bill as a gift to you or we the friends to share the total bill including yours …..but it’s not a friendship expectation if it’s not clear or if they don’t offer but you invited them….Some people will have 5k put aside just for their birthday and wanna spend it on 5 pizzas and beer with their friends….It’s depends… that’s the correct response I have for you. You have alot of expectations from people and I think you will be disappointed.
2026-06-12 02:49:22
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L🫧🌸 :
If you are not going to communicate with your friends about them contributing then don’t invite them!! or if you don’t have enough money for your birthday, DO NOT CELEBRATE IT!!!
2026-06-12 01:19:00
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Streptococcus.incognito :
if I get invited to dinner, I don't expect to pay. Point Blank Period. You like things...
2026-06-11 19:11:06
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moe💋 :
People don’t know how to show up for people unless it benefits them. Why would you pay for your own birthday dinner??? 😭😭😭
2026-06-12 07:52:36
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vatilaaaaa 🇳🇦🤍 :
Briefly describe Invitation for us?😏
2026-06-13 10:52:49
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Nanguu91 :
normalize celebrating at home and cooking at home.
2026-06-12 11:07:13
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Rusuvero🐥 :
😭😭okay guess I am the weirdest person in the comment section😭💀 if I buy you a 🎁, I’m not paying for that again😭👍🏾.
2026-06-11 17:54:37
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rejoice⭐️ :
i never understood the concept either. people are talking about “don’t invite me if i must come pay and bring a gift”. how am i supposed to pay for 13 people just because you came to celebrate me? so do you wanna celebrate me or not?
2026-06-11 20:26:28
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Judith Walker :
Communication is key, cause I don’t believe in bday parties where I have to pay or contribute. Idk maybe it’s just me but I don’t allow my friends to pay for anything for my bday party. All they have to figure out is my gift.
2026-06-11 14:01:47
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Pewa :
A birthday dinner isn’t a birthday party, you can’t possibly expect YOUR FRIEND to pay for everyone at a birthday dinner, it’s impractical, in varsity when my friend group and I went out for a friends’ dinner we would each pay for our own food and share the birthday girl’s bill and also get her a gift, this was in varsity mind you. So truly it’s about intention and whether or not they regard you a friend.
2026-06-12 08:36:00
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miss_gorgeous32 :
Communication, communication ,communication is very important please! Communicate with your friends!!
2026-06-12 00:16:45
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Caeser_.ger🇳🇦 :
But you didn’t say we should contribute you just said come
2026-06-11 19:03:39
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oh it's tangi 🎀 :
I used to get cussed at for bringing this up. Thank you.
2026-06-11 18:37:18
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