Do you let family/friends borrow money from you?

Contributor: Beck Beck
I really dislike when people ask to borrow money, but we have had to be the person who asks before, so we feel like it's our way to give back. However, use discretion on what people you let borrow money. Sometimes they think they can do it all the time and walk all over you! I don't like someone who doesn't pay you back ON TIME! If you know that you can't afford to pay me back next pay, don't tell me you will be over next pay day! Be honest and tell me that you aren't sure when you can get it back to me, but you will try your hardest to do it. We try not to let anyone but family borrow money. However, my hubbies idea of family and mine are two different things. So, when his long time friend shows up and ask to borrow money; he gives it to him even though he comes over often to borrow money, doesn't pay it back on time, and isn't reliable for much.
08/07/2012
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
My dad called me this morning (he hasn't called in more than a week) and he asked me to loan him $200! He's never asked for that much before. He has the same payday as my boyfriend (today, Friday) so I asked him what the heck happened. He ... more
Yes, but only if it's for something they really need! (food, gas, ect.)
08/07/2012
Contributor: eeep eeep
I will only lend money to certain people, I have too many friends and family members that haven't paid me back in the past that I am now pretty selective. A few friends I know will pay me back quickly, so I will borrow to them regardless of what they need it for - so long as it's under a certain amount.
08/07/2012
Contributor: kinky girlfriend kinky girlfriend
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
My dad called me this morning (he hasn't called in more than a week) and he asked me to loan him $200! He's never asked for that much before. He has the same payday as my boyfriend (today, Friday) so I asked him what the heck happened. He ... more
I dont ask to borrow and I dont borrow. I have had expensive items broken and told they would be paid for which didnt happen. Recently family member was angry and broke a $90 item then got mad at my expensive tastes. It was a good quality daily use item that is built to last
08/07/2012
Contributor: Sundae Sparkles Sundae Sparkles
nope too much drama for me
08/07/2012
Contributor: amazon amazon
They generally only ask if they REALLY need it, so yes
08/07/2012
Contributor: gsfanatic gsfanatic
For a good reason and if I can trust them, or don't care about the money. I've been screwed over before, but most of my friends are ethical
08/08/2012
Contributor: Rey Rey
close relatives i let, depending on their history of frequency of borrowing from me
08/08/2012
Contributor: ksparkles16 ksparkles16
I try not to lend money out...but I have to my mom...I do have a weakness
08/08/2012