I would be glad to have a good excuse for refusing to ever loan them money again.Originally Posted by cococat
Someone I love and am close to (family) owes me money. They have for 2 months. I need this money really bad. I have called them, they say they will send it but never do.
What would you do?
Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
I say only loan money if you can afford NOT to get it back!
Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
I say only loan money if you can afford NOT to get it back!
No not within driving distanceOriginally Posted by GailC
Are they close by that you can drive over and physically get the money??
No.Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
Did you have anything in writing and signed by both parties?
Good advice, from now on, I will follow this. Expensive lesson and this is not a good time for it either.Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
I say only loan money if you can afford NOT to get it back!
This is true. Just sucks when it is family and all. And you didn't think that person would do that you and you love them regardless. Live and learn so they say huh?Originally Posted by mschauer
I would be glad to have a good excuse for refusing to ever loan them money again.
Did that, but I know better as this person has recently went on a spending spree!Originally Posted by Satai
But what would I do? I let it go. This sort of thing has torn shreds out of my family more than once before. I suggest coming up with a charitable excuse - maybe they can't easily admit that they can't give you back the money
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I'm sorry. I really hope it turns out okay for you.Originally Posted by cococat
Did that, but I know better as this person has recently went on a spending spree!I can let go but won't forget as there will be a next time I am sure, I just don't appreciate being treated like this when I was being thoughtful towards them. Thank you everyone for your advice.
I like all the different perspectives.
Thanks. Feeling taken advantage of really sucks!Originally Posted by Satai
I'm sorry.
You should never feel badly about doing something nice for someone. If they don't respond appropriately, in your case by paying you back, it doesn't change that you did something good.Originally Posted by cococat
Thanks. Feeling taken advantage of really sucks!