Am I the Bad Guy for Not Lending Money to My Partner’s Family Again?

Recently, a man, who we’ll call Jake, found himself in a difficult situation with his partner’s family.

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Jake’s partner and her family have always struggled with money management.

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For the past year, Jake’s partner has been lending money to her mother, sister, and brother each month to help them pay their bills.

Am I the Bad Guy for Not Lending Money to My Partner’s Family Again?

Recently, a man, who we’ll call Jake, found himself in a difficult situation with his partner’s family.

Jake’s partner and her family have always struggled with money management.

For the past year, Jake’s partner has been lending money to her mother, sister, and brother each month to help them pay their bills.

There Is Such a Thing As ‘Too Generous’

Last month, Jake’s partner asked him to lend money to her family when she found herself in a tight spot after experiencing a flat tire.

There Is Such a Thing As ‘Too Generous’

Jake agreed to lend them the money but insisted that they work on creating a budget to prevent the need for future loans.

There Is Such a Thing As ‘Too Generous’

The first person suggested that Jake send his partner’s family a link to money management courses and consider sponsoring them.

The Masses Weigh In

They agreed with his decision to stop enabling their poor money management practices and lending them money.

The Masses Weigh In

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