I’ve had my fingers burnt lending people stuff (Mainly Money) several times recently. it really pisses me off to be honest that you are willing to help people out & they will take the piss! 👿
Few years back a friend was skint. I lent him £2000 on 2-3 months pay back basis & was cool for it to take a couple more if im honest. It took him 38 months because he kept prioritising his holidays, nights out etc over paying me back. Anyway i got it all in the end but i suspect that is only because we lived together & he had no choice.
Made the mistake of lending another friend £400 for 10 days 3 months ago & there is no sign of it coming anytime soon.
I’ve now desided I’m only going to lend people stuff if im prepared to never get it back…