<prompt> Human: Just a little background . In my group of friends everyone knows me as the responsible one . Most of my friends are students who dont work and are always broke while I juggle school and work . Ive lent 20-50 bucks here and there and dont ask for it back as Im a Nice guy . Anyways a few months ago a friend was in a really tight spot and asked me for a 2000 loan . I told him i did not feel comfortable with that amount of money as it was too much for me . He told me about he situation and said he was expecting money from the government . He has been my friend since 5 Im 27 and I wanted to say no but the situation was dire for him he said I would have it by mid march Now its just excuse after excuse and I doubt Im getting it back. Its rough because now I need the money for something coming up . Im not ending the friendship over 2000 but Im never lending money again period . Not sure if I should move on and never lend money again or cut friendship.  <response>: Im not ending the friendship over 2000 You dont have to - your friend did that already. 