How would you handle this situation?

[alien amp pharm]

You let a (supposedly) friend borrow money.

You and he get into an argument about it because he hasn't paid and now hate each other.

He still owes you the money, do you :

A. Threaten him.
B. Kick his ass and risk assault charges.
C. Forget about the $$$, he'll never pay.
D. Fuck his car up as revenge.
E. Other

?

 

[MarthaStewart]

Anytime you loan someone money, especially friends, you should pretty much write that money off as something you will never see again.
If they do pay, then hot damn, you got your money back - but it happens pretty infrequently.

Unless you are a bank.

One of my former friends was like this and I repeatedly told him he had to pay (not ask) and I made vague references to things breaking - not threats were it brought into court, but they could be read that way I suppose.

In the end he paid and swore a lot, saying what a dick I was, and I have never talked to him since.

While it would feel fantastic to really hurt the guy or break his shit, or even take something of his and sell it in order to get your money - in the end, that could end you up in court and/or jail, and that is the last thing you want from this.

Now if you can get away with harm to him or his things with absolutely no proof or evidence of it being you - then I would say go for it

 

[curling]

Why won't he pay you? There is an old saying though that you never lend money to friends and really expect it back.

 

[TheProject]

Well, I'd give him some time to cool off, then talk to him, calmly and rationally.

How much money are we talking here?

 

[alien amp pharm]

yes, I know - never expect the money back, but what brought it up was basically:

I always got in free at the local bar/club. He took over as doorman and charges me full price now.

I found out he lets other people in free which pissed me off.

So instead of complaining about that, I simply demanded the money he has owed me for some time now.

He got mad and now has banned me from the bar.

What a friend huh?

 

[DP38]

If it's a large amount of money, and is friendship doesen't mean anything to you, I would threaten to sue.

 

[primetime21]

Having been screwed by friends before, i have found one method that works in getting your money back. Become the most annoying cocksucker ever! Constantly call him and remind him that he owes you money. Make sure you do it when others are around; that way he will be shamed into giving you the money for fear of who you will tell next.

This method has worked every time for me. Although it can still take a while to get themoney. But at least you get the money. I would definitely NOT write it off.

I dont think its a dick move, because he should have paid you already, so embarassing him is not your fault. He is bringing it on himself. And even if he doesnt pay you, at least you have gotten some revenge by making him feel like shit in front of other people. Its a win win approach.

 

[alien amp pharm]

It's only $300, and I was to the point of calling it a loss, but read post #5 and you'll see why I demanded it paid back.

 

[MarthaStewart]

did you do anything to piss him off? or did he missunderstand something?

why does he no longer allow you into the bar but does allow other people in free?

 

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now let's just see you drop them pants

that's right, take 'em right off..
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