Picture this: you’ve borrowed a little cash from a friend, just to tide you over until payday. Time rolls around, and suddenly, you’re dodging calls like it’s an Olympic sport. But why? Because repaying loans and friendships often mix as smoothly as oil and water.

When you borrow from a friend, remember: the loan is between you, them, and the decimal point, not the heart-to-heart moments you’ve shared. Friendships should be about laughs and late-night rants, not sudden cold wars sparked by forgotten IOUs. Here’s a gentle reminder: respect the loan, and keep the friendship.

And here’s the thing no friendship has ever grown stronger by playing hide-and-seek with debt! Keep it light: settle what’s owed, then grab a coffee together afterward. It keeps things sweet, straightforward, and exactly how good friendships should be.

By Edima Columbus