The week I had to ask my brother to pay me back $600

Last month I loaned my brother $600 to cover his rent after he swore he'd pay me back in two weeks. Three weeks went by, then four, and he started avoiding my calls. I finally drove over to his place in Nashville and just sat down at his kitchen table. It was the hardest conversation I've ever had, telling him I needed the money for my own car repair that couldn't wait. He got defensive at first, but after I showed him the estimate from the shop, he venmoed me half right there. Has anyone else had to chase down a family member for money they borrowed?

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lisa_bennett3mo ago

Did you always feel that way @ryan952? I used to think family loans were no big deal.

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ryan9523mo ago

Honestly I used to be the guy who said "it's just family, don't make it weird" but seeing this changed my MIND completely. You can't just let people walk all over you even if they're your own brother, that $600 is YOUR money.

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