Growing up in a poor family, it happened to us too borrowing money from friends, neighbors and families. Every time my mom received her salary, it all goes to paying her debt. We know that we should just live on what we have but sometimes what we have is not really enough for us, thus, borrowing money cannot be avoided. I valued what my mom said that when you borrow money, you have to make sure to pay it so you can borrow again when you need it. And I never forget that. She also said to be upfront to that person and tell the truth if you cannot pay it on time because hiding or running away will not help but will make things worse.
I have lesson learned about lending and borrowing money to your friends. I normally lend money not because I have too much overflowing money on my bank account, but I often see the need to that person and I just want to help. Thinking that this person may not pay me back was already considered. But of course I don’t see it that way, because I considered that person to be my friend and that they will not run away from me. I also considered the risk that this friend of mine will be no longer my friend if they start hiding and avoiding me. No, it’s not that I don’t want them to be my friend anymore but they are the one pushing you away from their life. lol So get it, leave-them-alone!
Therefore, my lesson for myself now, is never lend money to friends, especially if it will involve big amount. I have to consider that I have family in need too that looking my friend’s financial problem is not my responsibility.
Need to stop now so I can read phosphacore reviews before dinner.
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