Throughout my 22 years of living there are lot of things I've learned to live by. I have a lot more to learn and I'm thoughtfully embracing it all as it comes my way.
First and foremost, never let a friend borrow money with the expectations of getting it back. Always lend money and don't expect it back. After all, if your friend is in need of money and you have the funds to do them a favor then leave it at that. Money and friends don't mix-- that is why you give, don't expect it back and you won't be put in a sticky situation.
Don't vacation with friends who don't have the funds to vacate. I've traveled with a LOT of different friends-- close ones and mere acquaintances. When vacationing you have to purchase a plan ticket, book the hotel and reserve a rental car if needed. It's usually easiest if one person does all of the planning and books everything. I'm usually appointed this position because I like to plan trips! Although, when friends want to pay you back later as oppose to before the trip things get a little frustrating. It's like... if you're planning to drive to Canada (or where ever) you would put gas in before you went right? Because chances are you aren't going to make it on an empty gas tank. Same concept with traveling-- pay up before you head out.
to be continued...
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DAMN! did you get burned lately? ♥ae
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