I think we can all agree that lending money to friends and family is a no-no. There’s nothing worse than having to find a less than aggressive way to confront your aunt or your friend about that loan that they mistook for a gift.
So unless the person requesting coins is known for paying people back in a timely manner, tell them that all you can loan them is the lint in your pocket.
I can’t imagine trying to make a relationship work when your partner owes you money and has the nerve to be annoyed by your inquiries into when you’ll get that money back. If they don’t pay up soon, I’m pretty sure this young woman’s resentment will grow even stronger, and if it does, it will be time to question if this is a person she needs to be with.
A few dollars here and there is one thing, but loaning out hundreds, maybe even thousands of dollars only to have your significant other drag their feet about paying up? Not a good look. The fact that they don’t see the importance of paying what they owe, as though ignoring it will kill all communication on the matter since they are your partner.
