Shakespeare said, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” He was right. Lending money to a friend is a noble gesture that often ends in disaster. You want to help, but money changes dynamics.
It introduces a power imbalance in the relationship. The lender feels awkward, and the borrower feels judged. Resentment builds silently until the friendship snaps. You often lose both the money and the friend. Here are ten scenarios where lending money to a friend guarantees regret.
