should i ask her to pay me back?

[loko13 Member Find all posts View Profile Close loko13]

hello forum, here is loko13 asking for your advice....3 years ago my cousin ask me if i would let her mom borrow 100 bucks, i had the money at that time so i was being nice and let her borrow it, it was for their food, she told me that in 2 weeks i would have my money back.... the 2 weeks passed and of course she didn't pay me, i wasnt going to ask for my money since everyone knows their debts. after a month i ask my cousin for my money an she told me that she was going to ask her mother. I didnt heard from her. Months later i ask again but not luck. Now its being 3 years since i lost those 100 bucks.. i lost my job couple months ago, i still have some save but any month can help me right now, specially that i will be leaving for college. Should i ask my cousin to ask her mom what happened to my 100 bucks? or you guys thing that money is lost?

please i need your advice is it too late to ask for my money???

[TheSnitch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TheSnitch]

Call your aunt directly, explain the situation to make sure she actual received the money from your cousin and then politely approach the fact that you need it for school and would like remuneration if possible.

If she doesn't know anything about the hundred bucks, than most likely your cousin fed you a line and used it herself. In which case you should call her and ask for the money - if she doesn't have it or holds true to the fact that she gave it to her mom. Consider the money gone.

Just be Polite! You never know what people are going through and you don't want to burn bridges with your family because that can add stress to other members of the family. In the long run 100 bucks is a drop in the bucket - and in the end if you don't get your money than you paid to know who you can count on.

[loko13 Member Find all posts View Profile Close loko13]

i actually give the 10 bucks in my aunts hand.... should i go directly to her or ask my cousin to ask her mom, its being like 3 years since i saw her mom....

[TheSnitch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TheSnitch]

If you gave your aunt the 100 bucks, go directly to her. In person is best, over the phone is alright - DO NOT text her.

Again, just explain your situation and see if she is able to pay you back - if not, than just move on and do well in school so that 100 bucks seems like chicken feed. Again, be polite and calm when you ask - but confident. Don't attempt to convince her or fence with any excuses.

If you are man enough to be asked to lend 100 bucks, and man enough to lend it - than you are man enough to confront the situation. Don't be ashamed of asking for repayment. Trust me! This will not be the last time you ask people for money, and in the future will help you to remember to pay your debts.

[MrBigDick Retired ModeratorPEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close MrBigDick]

i actually give the 10 bucks in my aunts hand.... should i go directly to her or ask my cousin to ask her mom, its being like 3 years since i saw her mom....

It doesn't matter the time frame. The point is, you lent them $100 of YOUR money that they needed at the time to buy some basic necesseties. They took advantage of your generosity. They need to pony up the $100 and do what's right. Period.

[loko13 Member Find all posts View Profile Close loko13]

alright guys... i will go at see whats up, she lives 2 apartment complex of mine. Hopefully she pays! if not, then she will loose that money somewhere else!

[TheSnitch Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close TheSnitch]

Good luck man!

Just remember, grace and class is more valuable than cash and sass.

[SuperSize Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SuperSize]

During these times, 100 bucks is like 1000. go get it

[Mcfly Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mcfly]

It's your money, use it when YOU need it!

sorry couldn't resist...