tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post387933491894706688..comments2024-03-01T03:28:55.901-05:00Comments on Working for a Goal: Research topic: Money & FriendshipTaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11075300256482920618noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-42700780946884175122011-12-07T10:13:42.066-05:002011-12-07T10:13:42.066-05:00I have at one point and it wasn't the easiest ...I have at one point and it wasn't the easiest thing to do. Saying no is hard but having to wait and hope you will get back your money back is even harder. What is worst is if you have to go and ask, at that point the damage is definitely done.<br /><br />I remember when I did it, my money was promised back to me the next week. I remember almost every day for the week I kept wondering if I will get back my money. The day came and I only got half but it settled me a bit. I eventually got back all of it without asking and the friendship came out on top but I would never advise lending money to friends. You need a lot of self control so the best thing is to do like the simple dollar article and just gift it. If they do pay you back just accept it and count your lucky stars. Never ever give money you will need.Rafikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636919333859560825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-28504867090592355832011-12-02T08:53:20.279-05:002011-12-02T08:53:20.279-05:00It depends on the situation. I will gift money to...It depends on the situation. I will gift money to those who I know cannot pay it back. Why ruin a friendship over money?<br />And If in my mind, it is a "gift", then I won't be bitter because it cannot be paid back.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681111721765764568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-36955965894301694182011-12-01T19:56:05.998-05:002011-12-01T19:56:05.998-05:00I only give if I can gift it. Loans make for bad ...I only give if I can gift it. Loans make for bad feelings all the way around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-48292540692554419552011-12-01T19:54:03.995-05:002011-12-01T19:54:03.995-05:00It really all depends on the friend. I've onl...It really all depends on the friend. I've only done it once. And everything worked out fine because she really has her stuff together. Which I knew before I made the loan. I, like Jane, loaned money to an ex. $60. But I hold onto that $60 grudge like it was a million. <br />I think if you can "loan" the money as not to offend, but don't expect it back, that's the best course of action. Same with lending things like movies and CDs. If you'll be mad if you don't get it back, don't lend it.ffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908249955558788075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-51541481705421079662011-12-01T18:21:13.691-05:002011-12-01T18:21:13.691-05:00gifts...never loansgifts...never loansJeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351627195366917504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-81148137372651390042011-12-01T08:26:32.315-05:002011-12-01T08:26:32.315-05:00I loaned my sister $1K towards tuition costs then ...I loaned my sister $1K towards tuition costs then ended up gifting it to her as I know it would have been a struggle for her to pay it back. I've also loaned my BFF money a few times... She's always paid it back & if ever she couldn't, I'd choose the friendship over the money.~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-9449630360051562092011-11-29T17:34:41.875-05:002011-11-29T17:34:41.875-05:00I can honestly say I've never lent money to a ...I can honestly say I've never lent money to a friend. HOWEVER, I did lend $$ to a "boyfriend" which I never saw again. Burned once, never again.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-13889542477278760662011-11-29T11:47:13.482-05:002011-11-29T11:47:13.482-05:00Never loaned money but I like buying things they w...Never loaned money but I like buying things they want such as gifts. Never thought of loaning money though unless it was a family member.erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098009305565774779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280346434931210633.post-82794127653133075432011-11-29T09:13:47.109-05:002011-11-29T09:13:47.109-05:00I've never loaned money to a friend. I have bo...I've never loaned money to a friend. I have bought stuff for other people when they needed it though.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699594650305506763noreply@blogger.com