Money can be a massive dealbreaker in any relationship – be it friendships, family or romantic ties. Lucky are those who lend other people money in case of an emergency and get it back in time. For the rest of us, once we lend people money, chances are that not only will we not get the money back, but also lose the relationship in the process.
A user on X shared how he lent a friend Rs 30,000 a couple of months ago and he hasn’t returned the money yet, despite him calling and leaving messages multiple times. And now, when he calls his friend to ask for the money back, he says he’s “busy”.
I lent my friend 30K INR, 5-6 months ago, but he hasn’t returned it yet, even after multiple calls and messages.
And now if I call him to return my money, he replies: “bro I’m busy, don’t disturb me and get a life”
Lesson is, never fall for anyone sad story without verifying.
— Ray (@sde_ray) November 12, 2024
Responding to the post, several people shared their own stories of lending others money and never getting it back. It was a painful lesson to learn over time – how one must kiss that money goodbye and perhaps even have to give up the relationship they built over the years.
3.5 lakhs, almost 4 years have passed. Kinda stopped asking at this point, last i asked was in March this year, but that’s a lesson you see
— Adhya (@psych_enigma) November 12, 2024
I lent my cousin 20,000 INR in 2008, he hasn’t returned a paisa till today. After 2014 I stopped taking his calls since it was annual “top up your charity” drive .
Lesson is, sometimes just give the money and sever the relationship. Emotionally and mentally it’s cheaper.— AmarVyas अमर व्यास (@MeAmarVyas) November 12, 2024
When a friend asks you for money always remember, it’s never coming back 90 percent of the times. He/She is in a debt trap and must have asked money from many others. Only lend if u can write off that amount. Speaking from experience 😊
— Nayar (@Blues_Blue34) November 12, 2024
70k here….70k does not hurt…i will earn again. But he chose to completely forgo a 15 yr old friendship. That hurts.
Fun fact…he is an ultra rich businessman in Roorkee now. 70k is like pocket change for him
— Jt Jones (@jonesyoutubejt) November 12, 2024
I won’t lend anyone more than 10K, if not returned no issues. If asked for Medical emergency go to Hospital and pay by your credit card and link his account for EMI payment. I learnt this Hard way
— ಶ್ರೀಪಾದ ಭಟ್ Sripad Bhat (@sripad1974) November 12, 2024
similar amount, 5 years ago. Didn’t even get it back when I needed it during covid. From a friend of 10-12 years.
Writing it off for peace of mind was the best decision I took. Wasn’t worth it. Pricey lesson to learn.
— Siddharth (@CmpoundMindset) November 12, 2024
Bhai Helped one of my Friend with around 1.25 lac , ab 2 saal se lautaane kaa naam hi nhi le rha .
Excuses ,Issues and lot of things— Intent Merchant (@Socrates_hoon) November 12, 2024
Its not your case, everyone wants to leverage friendship and cash in, i have given way more than you, didnt even return 1 rs back, in my tough times to even i asked 1000 rs of my money which i have given they say they dont have. After that i have learnt to say no to people who…
— North Cameron (@North_Cameron1) November 12, 2024
Bro I took a loan of 50K in college to lend him money in his difficult times now I again lent him 1L previous week but I know he will return it all cause he has too much pride to default.
— Darsh (@Darshsight) November 12, 2024
Same thing happened with me also. I lent 11k to my friend. He asked and I gave him without asking why did he need that money. It’s been 3 months now and he doesn’t even pick up my calls, he has even blocked me on whatsapp.
— Nitu (@knitu7193) November 12, 2024
Same here I have lent money to my office mate, who was a friend too back in 2018 around 15K till now he didn’t receive a call not a messages so just cut the friendship and life teach you a lesson.
— Safwan Shaikh (@Ersafcr7) November 12, 2024
Have you ever had such an experience of lending people money? Share with us!