My Not-So-Real Facebook Friends Are Trying to Sell Me Stuff

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My Not-So-Real Facebook Friends Are Trying to Sell Me Stuff
by Jamie Collins for Home Insemination Kit
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023
Originally Published: Feb. 14, 2023

You know that moment when you realize you’re caught up in a sales pitch wrapped in a friendship? Yeah, I was almost sucked into one of those direct sales businesses. A friend reached out, and I listened to her enthusiastic pitch. I was lured in with the promise of a simple plan: recruit just seven people, who would each recruit their own seven, and before I knew it, I’d be rolling in the dough and cruising in my brand-new free car! Sounds glamorous, right?

But thankfully, my fear of phone calls saved me from diving headfirst into that chaos. I mean, I can barely bring myself to ask my neighbor for an egg, let alone reach out to friends from a decade ago to sell them something. In the end, I sold precisely zero products and likely ended up on some company’s do-not-contact list.

And what about that “friend” who roped me into this mess? I never heard from her again. Not once. It was a hollow friendship.

Let me clarify: I wholeheartedly support mothers striving to improve their lives. I cheer for small businesses and moms making their dreams a reality. If you’re thriving in direct sales, then kudos to you! My issue lies with the phony friendships that often come with this type of marketing.

I’m sure many of us have received those overly chipper messages from acquaintances trying to sell us everything from hair removal creams to the latest diet supplements. Recently, I got a message from a long-lost friend, and I was excited to reconnect. But my excitement faded when I read something like, “Hey girl! Your kids are adorable! But you know what would make life even better? My new product!”

Wait a minute! We haven’t spoken in ages, and now you’re pitching me something? My fake friendship radar went off immediately. She wasn’t interested in rekindling our friendship; she just wanted my cash.

And get this—another friend even messaged my husband on Facebook, trying to sell him fancy skincare products for me. Seriously? First of all, let’s keep my husband out of this fake friendship nonsense. Second, is there something about my appearance that I’m missing? Have I turned into a haggard lady at 29? Please tell me that’s not the case.

It’s not just Facebook; my Instagram is flooded with requests from “friends” trying to sell me stuff. I had one person, who I’d only exchanged a few messages with, send me a picture of her kids and then ask, “Want to earn money while working from home? Contact me!” Yeah, right.

When I was a working mom, it was frustrating when people assumed I was unhappy in my job and longing for a chance to work from home. Not every working mother dreams of becoming the next domestic goddess!

Fake friendships annoy me to no end. When someone I haven’t talked to in years pops up just to pitch their products, it drives me up the wall. I see their products cluttering my newsfeed, and while I don’t mind the posts, I can’t stand when they approach me like we’re best friends. Sorry, but that’s not happening.

If I’m interested in a product, I promise I’ll reach out to the person directly. And if I’m ready to make a purchase, I’ll make sure to buy from my genuine friends first.

In conclusion, while I support moms and small businesses, the insincerity that sometimes accompanies direct sales is something I just can’t get behind. If you’re looking for more information on pregnancy and home insemination, this excellent resource can help too!

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