“Thank God, No Be Only You Be God’s Favorite” — Lady Shares Her Friend’s Shocking Reaction After She Couldn’t Offer Financial Help for the First Time

Social media users have been left stunned after a lady shared her heartbreaking experience with a longtime friend who reacted insensitively when she couldn’t offer financial assistance for the first time in over a decade of helping. The conversation, which began on X (formerly Twitter), has now sparked a deep discussion about entitlement, friendship boundaries, and how relationships change when the flow of money stops.

The lady, identified by her handle @switbeckssexy, responded to a motivational post made by another user, @abbietayo, who wrote, “Your days of being the friend that always needs help is over, you’ll be the friend that renders help!” The post, intended as an uplifting message, quickly turned into a viral thread about the realities of generosity and the painful reactions that often come when givers are unable to give.

In her reply, @switbeckssexy narrated how she had always been the friend who helped others without hesitation. For over ten years, she had been the dependable one — the friend people turned to when bills piled up, rent was due, or emergencies struck. But recently, her own financial situation took a difficult turn. When one of her close friends called two weeks ago asking for financial help, she simply couldn’t assist this time.

What she didn’t expect, however, was the response she received. Instead of understanding or offering empathy, her friend reportedly laughed and said, “Thank God, no be only you be God’s favorite.” Those words, according to her, have continued to echo in her mind ever since.

Her tweet read: “I always rendered help and she called me 2 weeks ago for financial help. This period is tough for me and I couldn’t for the first time. This one laughed and said ‘Thank God, no be only you be God’s favorite.’ Those words keep ringing in my head. Over 10 years of being there.”

The post immediately struck a chord with thousands of users who could relate to the sting of such a moment — when a relationship you thought was built on mutual care suddenly reveals an undertone of jealousy and entitlement. Many described it as “a painful wake-up call” that highlights how some friendships only thrive on one person’s giving spirit.

One user commented, “That’s not friendship, that’s a parasitic relationship. Some people are only comfortable when you’re in a position to help them. The moment you can’t, their true feelings surface.” Another added, “This story broke my heart. It’s sad how people secretly compete with those helping them, waiting for a moment of weakness to gloat.”

The thread has since opened up a broader conversation about emotional maturity in friendships, gratitude, and how financial capability often defines the dynamics between friends. Many users shared similar experiences, recounting how people they once supported with open hearts turned cold or dismissive the moment they couldn’t continue providing help.

One particularly viral response came from a user who wrote, “When you’re the helper, you think you’re surrounded by love. But stop helping for just one moment and watch how quickly affection turns to resentment. That’s when you’ll know who truly values you beyond what you give.”

For some, the story touched on deeper societal issues — the pressure on empathetic individuals to always be the “strong friend” or the “giver,” often at the expense of their own peace and financial well-being. The emotional toll of constantly being the dependable one, they argued, is rarely discussed until moments like this reveal how unbalanced such relationships can be.

Psychologists and social commentators who weighed in online noted that entitlement in friendships is often fueled by dependency and lack of self-awareness. According to them, when people consistently receive help without developing their own coping mechanisms, they begin to see assistance as a right rather than a privilege — leading to resentment when it stops.

Others pointed out the toxic joy in the friend’s statement — the phrase “Thank God, no be only you be God’s favorite” — as a reflection of deep-seated envy. It revealed a sense of satisfaction at seeing someone usually perceived as “lucky” or “blessed” finally face difficulty. “It’s not just unkind,” one user noted, “it’s revealing. That’s someone who has been waiting for your downfall, even if it’s just a small stumble.”

The incident also reignited conversations about healthy boundaries. Many users advised people who are natural givers to learn how to say no without guilt, emphasizing that real friendships survive honesty, not just financial generosity. “You can’t buy loyalty,” another commenter wrote. “Once your money or help defines your friendship, it’s no longer friendship — it’s a transaction.”

Amid the emotional responses, some users praised @switbeckssexy for sharing her experience, saying her story served as a lesson for others who constantly pour into people who would never do the same for them. A few even thanked her for reminding them that generosity needs balance, and that true friends will stand by you whether or not you have anything to give.

Interestingly, several others shared their own personal stories of being in similar situations. One woman recounted how she used to be the go-to person among her friends for financial help, but after she lost her job, many of them disappeared. “They stopped picking my calls when they realized I needed help too,” she wrote. “It’s painful, but it taught me to value those who love me even when I have nothing to offer.”

Another user reflected, “This is why I now quietly help people without making it known. The less they associate your kindness with your identity, the better. When you can’t help, you won’t be made to feel like you’ve failed.”

As the thread continued to gain traction, the general sentiment among commenters was one of empathy and reflection. Many agreed that the lady’s friend’s reaction was a clear red flag — a reminder that some relationships are built on convenience rather than compassion.

By the end of the day, the post had accumulated thousands of reactions, with many calling it “one of the realest things on social media this week.” It served as a collective reminder that sometimes, the only way to truly know people’s hearts is to disappoint them once.

In a society where financial struggle is common and survival often depends on community support, the incident sheds light on a difficult truth: generosity can be both a blessing and a burden. For givers, it’s a call to protect their energy and recognize that not everyone they help wishes them well. For receivers, it’s a challenge to appreciate kindness without letting envy creep in.

As one user poignantly concluded under the thread, “If someone has been helping you for ten years and one day they can’t, that’s not betrayal — that’s life happening. And if you can’t be kind in their low moment, then you were never truly their friend.”

For @switbeckssexy, those words — “Thank God, no be only you be God’s favorite” — may forever echo as a painful lesson about human nature. But for many others who read her story, it has become a much-needed wake-up call to re-evaluate the kind of friendships they invest their hearts, time, and money in.