Giving A Treat To A Friend With A Tight Budget?
By keshlois143
@keshlois143 (713)
Philippines
June 11, 2011 1:50am CST
I am presently bothered about my wish to treat my friend with her family to a certain new resort. I have not seen this friend for so long and now that I have the chance to see her, I seemed not to afford to simply chat in awhile then get apart for another long period of time without bringing her to a new place. However, I cannot also afford to treat for now because of my financial problem. They will be going back to California next week and I am too disturbed about this urge inside that I really want to treat them to the resort. Is it wise to just borrow money for this purpose?The thought has been playing around my mind and I am losing sleep over this matter.
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7 responses
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
12 Jun 11
I don't think it is wise to borrow money for this. You could have just as much fun doing something else that perhaps wouldn't cost so much. You do not need to bring your friend to a new place every time you see her. She isn't visiting you to see a new place, she is visiting you to see you.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
12 Jun 11
If you think your budget won't be enough for the affair then go ahead and borrow. Don't worry if you borrow too much, it's better to have more than enough than to be short.
@Mickie30 (2626)
•
11 Jun 11
You need to reevaluate your financial problem and put it in the big scale of things. You have not already committed to this and you should not tell your friend about your plans whatever you do or then you will be committed. You need to take a reality check. You can be there for your friend, but in other ways that come within your budget.
@mikesan1190 (62)
• United States
11 Jun 11
Do not invest any money at all.. You should just invite her over to your house and have a nice chat with her and her family. Im sure she would feel more comfortable at home with you as you can do many activities without spending a single dime. Maybe put on a movie or play some cards or if you have a pool why not take a swim? After that just cook something simple and relax, Im sure next time she comes over you will have some money set aside so that you can take her somewhere. Hope I helped :)
@allknowing (137553)
• India
11 Jun 11
If you have not already committed and told your friend about your grandiose plans then please come down your pedestal and give them something within your budget but something that they will cherish for a long time to come! There are so many simpler yet memorable ways you can entertain them.
@sswallace21 (1824)
• United States
11 Jun 11
I would not borrow money for a luxury. I do not believe it is should even be an option for you. Especially, if you are having financial problems as it is. I would only borrow money for a necessity. You may want to treat your special friend and her family but I believe you could treat them when you are more financially stable. I believe they would completely understand. They wouldn't want you to put yourself in deeper debt just to treat them. Best Wishes!
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
11 Jun 11
Hello kesh,
Your friend came from California.
Be honest to your friend,i am sure she will understand.
What if you called her and tell her about your situation,and that you really wish to see her and be with her even for sometime,but you don't have enough budget for a treat.
Maybe she can give her share .
This depends on how close you are with her.
Now,if you really want to spend sometime with her and you are too shy to open about your situation,then go on,borrow money-just make sure that you it won't cause you trouble when it is time for you to pay the money that you lend.
Have a great weekend.
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