My Sister-in-law asked for money. Spouse knew better. He told her No. He knew it would go to drugs and not the rent she was asking for. And since she would spend it on drugs she would once again try to ask for rent money – constant circle. So… I said Yes! But on a condition. She needed to give me collateral. Something she valued and would pay me back the loan to get the item returned. She hasn’t talked to me for years.
“Lending people money gives them amnesia.”
My Sister-in-law asked for money. Spouse knew better. He told her No. He knew it would go to drugs and not the rent she was asking for. And since she would spend it on drugs she would once again try to ask for rent money – constant circle. So… I said Yes! But on a condition. She needed to give me collateral. Something she valued and would pay me back the loan to get the item returned. She hasn’t talked to me for years.