Lending Money to Friends? Let Go of Expectations or Lose More Than Cash

Lending money to friends or family often feels like giving a gift you hope to get back—but hoping for repayment can quietly poison your relationship. If you need the money back, chances are you shouldn’t have lent it in the first place. Holding onto expectations turns what should be kindness into a transaction, and when the money doesn’t come back, it can leave a bitter wound deeper than the cash lost. Sometimes, the smartest move is to treat the money as gone the moment you hand it over. Have you ever had a friendship or family bond tested—or even broken—because of money? Share your story. Let’s be real: money and emotions are a complicated mix. #MoneyMatters #FriendshipTest #FamilyDrama #EmotionalLessons #RealTalk #LetGoOfExpectations #HaveYouBeenThere