Would you lend money to your friend?

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dynamicyandere · Accepted Answer

Nope. I’ve never heard of a story where it ended well.

I’m willing to give them money or gift them money.

But, it can get weird quickly and friendships can turn sour when a friend OWES another friend money.

I’d rather GIFT a friend $10,000 and let them keep it all, rather than lend a friend $1,000 and have this weird tension between us because they haven’t paid me back on time.

serious · Accepted Answer

Yes I will consider it depending on the situation. I will also see if they have the capacity to return that loan that I might lend or not.

Also I would want to be assured that they lend it on a reasonable time limit. Only if I am confident then I will consider lending the money.

Mimi_758 · Accepted Answer

I would lend them money emergency or not an emergency and I will not expect noting from that person that is what our religion teaches us to help people don't be selfish think about if you were in that person's shoes would you like someone to help you?

cryscrys1 · Accepted Answer

It depends for what?
There is a difference if a friend needs money for their health problems hospital fee etc or for rent because they will be a homeless tomorrow.
That’s what money is for.. to spend it.

razelove · Answer

I've only lent or borrowed money from friends that would be on a gift level anyway, and because the circumstance was awkward, like cash only, being in a bad spot temporarily or something. If I was the one borrowing I made repaying a priority. Like perspective can be different towards what 300 dollars is, and drive a wedge between people over something trivial in the grand scheme of things.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Sure, real friends help other friends whenever possible.

Anonymous · Answer

If lending money to someone puts a strain on your finances, or if you have to sacrifice a lot to manage your expenses after that, you should avoid doing it then. However, if you have enough savings or a big enough emergency fund, and little or no debt, you could perhaps help out a friend.

WanderingLoveWizard · Answer

When I was 17 or 18 I lent my buddy $50 to get his license. Then instead of paying me back, he used his paycheck to buy a new sound system for his car. Completely destroyed our friendship lol

Now I don't lend friends money. I give them money.

Anonymous · Answer

Sure, but I wouldn't think of it as a loan. I think of it as a gift. So I wouldn't expect repayment at all and if he does repay, it'd be a nice bonus.

That means I'd only be willing to "lend" to the extent of our friendship (randos don't get big gifts) and my ability to afford it.

Apulu_Imback · Answer

Yes I will but I doubt they will encounter a financial crisis because they come from pretty rich families. I have spent money on them while hanging out, they have done the same too.

dreamstar72 · Answer

Sure if they needed help. One to three times yes after that maybe if they are in super need (like a child) but after five times I will tell them sorry I have no idea who you are.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

As for me I’m a friend when I’m a friend but when it comes to money I’m not your friend & I’m not a bank as well.

Sour-rose · Answer

I don't have any friends. But also lending anything to those who don't live right next to me is a bad idea

petitedollbabee · Answer

For basic needs like food, clothes, prescribed medications, water or shelter, absolutely. But not for non-necessities like drugs or alcohol.

DancingQueen16 · Answer

Well I've lent money to my mom before and she's always paid me back when she has the same amount of money I gave her

Pinay_ako · Answer

Yes 🙌 if I have some to spare and they’re in a tight spot

MementoMori777 · Answer

I don't lend money, if I give I let them have it, what type of friend am I if I'm loansharking their shit for my money back like some bank lol

mobiusforniner · Answer

Give, sure. Lend, never. When it comes to lending money, there is no such thing as friends. Or family.

leahzrc · Answer

I don't have a friend that is that close. Maybe if I did

Daniela1982 · Answer

Depends on how much. Any more than $1,000 I would not unless I got collateral.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

I would. I’ve very little gelt and no way to spend it, so I wouldn’t be that kind of dude who wants it back one day.

Jadeseymour · Answer

If a friend needed money and I had some I would lead it but if I have give them some before and they didn't give it back then I would just tell them I have no money

msc545 · Answer

No, I would not lend money to a friend. I like my friends to keep staying friends and the only way I can do that is to not lend the money and get into a conflict at the end of that problem

Anonymous · Answer

If my friend is a Turkish man, then hell yes. But you have to raise me, kids, if I make you rich.

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Only actual friends who I know will pay me back within the month.

exitseven · Answer

I would not really want to do it but if he really needed it I would do it.

NostalgiaSenpi · Answer

Yes. I've done so in the past. Most have paid it back, others that haven't, I have not taken to small claims, because I hate courts.

mattc007007 · Answer

As long as I trusted them I don't see an issue with it.

BrookeS · Answer

I would give it to them, not lend it to them

LiamJHayden · Answer

No. If it's a real friend, I give the money.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

No. If you really need it, have it. Pay me back by being my homie.

LordOfThePines · Answer

Yes, but only for certain friends. I am not made of money.

Pterodon · Answer

No if I have it I’ll just give it. Loaning money to a friend is the worst thing you can do

CrimsonAngel09 · Answer

Did that twice so far, so yeah.

MisterBader · Answer

I would lend most friends a small amount, under $100. I think sometimes it doesn't go well and you end up on Judge Judy.

Anonymous · Answer

I didn't answer the poll because it obviously depends on the friend.

Anonymous · Answer

No I keep that to close family and business matters

Anonymous · Answer

If he is emergency and reliable. I learn the lesson that I should never lend money to a drug addicts though.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I learned my lesson.  So, no more.

Adam1978 · Answer

Depends on the context and amount.

SaoirseS · Answer

Nope.

annabananna · Answer

Depends on the friend and the reason.

JordanianNumetal · Answer

Lost so many friends because of this.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Only money I can afford to lose.

douride2 · Answer

Sorry but no I won't.

DirtyMop · Answer

Only for an emergency

Michael09 · Answer

Credit among friends makes an enemy

Jltakk · Answer

I don't have any to give, so probably not lol

Gabriel-Chicanito · Answer

B selective who you trust like that.

Adaeva · Answer

Yes up to $10.

chicken_nugget24 · Answer

Yes :).

elizamichale1 · Answer

Yea i would

Freyke · Answer

I already have.

Softlife808 · Answer

No..

Cheerfull009 · Answer

I respect my friend

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Never again

Gentleman0 · Answer

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