IO Debbie wrote:
So very true. I learned the hard way too. A girl who was my best friend in the world got into trouble and needed $7,000. Like an idiot, I lent it to her. She never paid me back one red cent and then she turned around and screwed my parents over too. NEVER AGAIN.
WOW! Now, that's a lot of money. How did she screw your parents? I've lent people money some I've gotten back other I've haven't. I have this one friend who always borrows money and always forgets to pay back. One time I was like, hey listen I really need this money next week to pay my bills. She said sure, and didn't pay me back. It took forever and I didn't get the whole thing back. 

Since, I am poor I am not letting anyone money.