Money ?

Well, have been approached recently by a close relative for some loans.  I have lent him monies previously - quite a number of times.  He kept saying he will pay me on a certain date but NEVER.

Always feel difficult to turn him down but today I have turned him down completely.  I told him 'sorry I am unable to help you' though he promised that this is the real last time; his wife is pregnant and he will turn over a new leaf. He knew what he has done in the past was wrong etc. He will work hard and return me the monies he borrowed.

But I don't really believe in what he said.  He always made empty promises and has not learnt his lessons.  This time round I turned him down flatly.  After a while I felt a bit uneasy thinking what if this time what he said is for real.  He really needs the money to settle some urgent debts.  But why does he involved himself in all these debts in the first place and what exactly are these debts for ?

I would like to help him but I have done so many times in the past and after lending him the monies, I felt myself like a fool falling into his 'traps' (always full of excuses).

Sigh.......he has told lies and made empty promises in the past and now if its really for REAL, no one is going to believe in him.  Quite sad right ?  Just hoping he will find his own way out of this 'crisis' and really learnt a lesson from it; and be more sensible and responsible towards life.  Not sure why he has landed himself in such a plight !

Sigh again. Well I must be firm though I have the capability to help him but is it worthwhile in a sense ?

Not sure........