Do you let money get between your friendship?

United States
May 24, 2009 8:52pm CST
So, money can be a trouble sometimes. People can fight for money because it is more important for our daily life. They can't let go of a small profit. Money can get between friendship too. Don't you think so? My friend told me story about his another friend was in fight with a good friend of his, because they both had invested in a small business. When the business dissolved, they had some small debt. And each one of them unwilling to take care of it. They started fight and argue. It is tough though. So, I just don't want to have any money involve in my friendship with my friend.
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• India
25 May 09
hiiiii....money makes many things.many close friends and relatives and many people will fight just because of one thing that is money.because money is valuble and with out money we cnt survive in this world.the main important thing is btween friendship tere must not the matter of money if money exist between the friendship then thats all.so between the friendship and in any other relation ship thre must not be the matter of money must exist.happy mylotting
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@med889 (5941)
25 May 09
Money and friendship are separate things for me, we don't get friends by money and even if we have money we sometimes cannot get best friends so these two things are completely different, if i have a very good friend who is in need of money then yes I will help the person out because money comes and goes but once trust in a friend is gone It takes time to return and sometimes never returns.
@kanecn (149)
• China
26 May 09
I agree with you. Sometimes money is important when we need it, but when you have much money, money is nothing.
• United States
26 May 09
I learned through hard experience to never mix money and friendship. When I was younger (and much more naive) I lived with my roommate and let her use my credit card once in order for her to order something small online that she couldn't find in the store. Three weeks later I came home to her unexpectedly moving out without notice. I just blew it off... she'd met a guy and was moving in with him. Then I got my credit card bill a week after that and found out she'd charged almost $500 worth of crap that now I had to pay off because I let her use the card once. Seriously... the credit card company ruled against me because I'd authorized her to do it for the smaller, approved purchase (less than $50). Now I don't loan people money. I don't allow them to buy things on my credit. If I know that they really *can't* cover gas money until payday, I will meet them at a gas station and pump a few dollars into their tank, and I have bought formula for a friend's baby before... however I don't consider those things "loans". Those are simply one friend helping out another, I don't expect to ever see a dime of that money back in return. Be safe... keep your friends and your money completely separated. Money IS considered the root of all evil in several religions... I think there may actually be some truth in that.
@kanecn (149)
• China
26 May 09
a friend in need is a friend indeed, if my friends are short of money and they ask me for help, i will lend them money. on the other hand, business is one thing and friend is another, i don't want to do business with my friends.
@kanecn (149)
• China
26 May 09
a friend in need is a friend indeed. if my friends are short of money and they ask me for help, i will borrow them momey. but business is one thing and friendship is another, i don't want to do business with friends.
@fozziefm (85)
• United States
30 May 09
yes that is true, I have seen many freindships ruined because of money. I beleive that freindships are for careing for each other being there for each other but never borrow or lend money to freinds because it could tare your relationship apart.
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
25 May 09
My friends and I do group activities, and we're pretty good about taking turns paying or covering for each other if we know that one of us is having money troubles. I go on vacations with a group of my friends, and one girl keeps track of what we each spend on group expenses (flights, taxis, dinners, etc) and then divides it all out to figure out what each person owes. Then we all pay each other. We haven't had any problems. I don't know how a business would go though. I've never had that much money wrapped up with my friends', and while I once had to borrow money from a friend, I paid her back as soon as we found an ATM.
@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
25 May 09
no, when i was still in college, i only go out with one friend aside from my sister). i already told her that never argue about money -- we can argue of what to eat or where to go but not the money. my friend sometimes short with her financial thing but she knows how to pay me once she asked me..
@sandymay48 (2030)
• Canada
26 May 09
Hi clorissa123...I do not let money get between friendship. I have seen the problems it can cause. If a friend really needs a small amount of money, and If I have it extra, I will give it to them and expect nothing in return. I will not lend it. That automatically puts a hold between the two of you. I will just give it and figure they need it more than I do. That way if they want to give it back, then fine, if not, Im not expecting it.
@tundeemma (894)
• South Africa
25 May 09
it may get in between because i hate friends who like money too much to the extent that they only want to receive money from you and they can never borrow you a penny, such behaviour pisses me off most times, i dont ordinarily allow money to get in between me and my friends but i hate selfish people
• United States
26 May 09
Hello, I do not let money get in t he middle of my friendships, because when i give a friend money I do not expect to receive it back, so it is more like a favor or a gift,I don't lik eto look down o my friends when they need money from me eaithe, because I beleive that is what a true friend is for, to help you out in those times that they really need you, and sometimes money kind me a issue especially in these days and times. Happy My Lotting!
@tracydee (172)
• Philippines
25 May 09
As much as possible, I will never exchange friendship with money. Money can be earned and wasted but a friend can last for a lifetime. There are greater things that a friend can give than what money can do. If you are a materialistic person, then I guess money will be your priority but if you truly value a friend who will always be your crying shoulder then value your friendship. God bless1
@technoobs (406)
• Philippines
26 May 09
I don't let money get into my friends but in cases that they needed to I can let them borrow. On the extent on having this as a matter of fighting, what for ? Money can be found anywhere, so why fight over money and letting friendship be lost. Instead use money in terms of good deeds rather as a source of relationship-buster.
@justmeh (188)
• Philippines
25 May 09
nope,absolutely not. Money wouldn't be the main reason for us to quarrel.
@enruschew (247)
• Malaysia
25 May 09
Money is something troblesome when it happen between friends.Shall I said that it's all because of people? Nobody do not want benefits. If there's money falling from the sky, I'll surely will grap it. How about the others? They'll doing the same thing so.And I'm totally agree with you that it's better not to have money problem involve in our friendship.Cause it will break the relationship!!!
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
25 May 09
It depends upon the need arises between you and your friends. Sometimes you can trust to a friend rather than new meet persons. It is usual for the friendship to owe or help his friends. I think I never heard of a friend that does not confessed any cash problem involved with the friend. First to be trusted and lean on is the friend rather than not. Frienship involves money , how can you treat him or let her happy if you will not spend.
@lupin0302 (137)
• Philippines
25 May 09
no i did not let money get in the way of my friendship. friend is more valueable than money, true friend are very hard to find so when my friend borrow money from me if ever i have an extra money i will not consider this as debt i think about it as helping someone very dear to me who is in need. and i know if i will be in the same situation he will do the same for me because thats what true friend do helping each other in times of need
• United States
25 May 09
All growing up I heard from my folks it's improper to discuss finances with others. Realistically it is none of anyone's business but your own. However simple rules I live by....Don't ask friends for money and Don't lend money out....Now giving a gift is one thing but when you expect money back is when friendships can get broken or destroyed. If you really want to help a friend out it is always wise to only give if it will not hinder you.
• Malaysia
25 May 09
Sometimes. But i think i rarely fight with my friends coz of money
@Leonma (57)
• China
25 May 09
I am not fully agree with your. I just think if both of your friend are responsible for their debt, there should not be such kind of situation. For this kind of person, you should not have any money involved with them. But for someone who are responsible for money, you can.