I struggle to collect my money after lending over $400 twice to friend

I once had a close friend who borrowed tens of millions of dong from me multiple times. The first two loans were repaid, but always several months late, despite no interest being charged.

When I needed money, I often had to struggle on my own, yet my friend never showed any concern for me or the troubles I faced because of them. As a result, when the person asked to borrow money the third time, I refused. Since then, they have never contacted me again.

If they could not repay on time, they could have at least informed me so I could manage my finances, but they did not. They even had an attitude when repaying me.

Since then, I have avoided lending money to avoid the hassle. If someone needs money, they should borrow from a credit institution or a bank.

I also have colleagues who rarely check in on me, but when they do, it is often to ask for money. I am unsure what to think of people like that.

When it comes to lending money, collecting your due can be even more exhausting than finding the money to lend in the first place.

Have you ever lost a friend over borrowed money?

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