From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
Dear Abby: Lent couple $4,200; they took a vacation instead of repaying me
Friend ignores $4,200 debt after lending for family crisis.
In brief
Friend ignores $4,200 debt after lending for family crisis. A lender who helped a friend repay $4,200 for car repairs after her husband left the country now faces silence from the friend who took vacation instead of repaying. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Lender's financial help
A lender helped a friend repay $4,200 for car repairs after her husband left the country to renew his visa.
Friend's debt situation
The friend borrowed $3,000 initially to get her car back and later $1,200 more.
Friend's current behavior
The friend ignores the lender's texts about the $4,200 debt despite having enough money for a vacation.
Lender's emotional struggle
The lender feels sadness over the friend's silence and wants the money back but is unsure if letting go is right.
Abby's advice
Abby says the lender should have let it go when the money was given, as it was a gift, not a loan.
Friend's response
The friend appreciates the lender's kindness but has not repaid the $4,200 despite being financially stable.
Lender's dilemma
The lender questions whether to try to get the money back or accept the friend's silence.
Friend's vacation
The friend took the kids to Florida recently, showing they have enough money for a vacation.
Lender's emotional state
The lender is struggling with sadness over the friend's silence and the debt.
Abby's conclusion
Abby states the lender should have let it go when the money was given, as it was a gift, not a loan.
At a glance
A lender who helped a friend repay $4,200 for car repairs after her husband left the country now faces silence from the friend who took vacation instead of repaying.
