Would you loan your partner money?
Shows like Judge Judy are fraught with cases involving people who have loaned their ex partners money, and lived to regret it. They say money and love don’t mix, and it’s a saying many people have come to realise the truth of, often when it’s too late and they have to seek recourse in court.
Would you loan your partner money to invest in a business without being a partner in it?
Andrew, 31:
It depends on the amount. If it was like a small amount, then it would be OK. I’d want to see her have her own and become successful. But if it’s a chunk of cash I would have to be a partner and if she says no, then I could recommend a few places she could go and get a loan.
Missy, 23:
If I was able to, I would help him start up his business. I see nothing wrong with it.
Miah, 34:
I would, but I would have to be a partner or he would have to pay me back. It wouldn’t have to be monthly, but as long as he understands the concept of a loan, I’d do it.
Raymond, 42:
Yes, I would loan her the money. Not everyone can walk into a financial institution and get a loan. So if it is a business idea that makes sense and I see where she could make a profit, then I would help her out.
Ryan, 28:
Listen, I don’t have monopoly money to be playing games with. You have some women who think that starting a business is like changing their hairstyle; it’s not that easy. And that is why when they run to go open a clothing store, eight months into it they close it down and then open a hair salon. Business doesn’t work like that. She would have to show me a business plan and prove to me that she would be able to handle it before I give her that so-called loan. I don’t mean to sound harsh, but I work hard for my money.
Norma, 46:
I have been down this road before. When I was in my late 20s I was with a guy who used to repair motorbikes. It was his side job on the weekends. He was very good at it so I suggested that he go into it full-time by opening up a garage at his home. He told me he would need some stuff to get started and so I offered to help him. I took out a loan for him. He knew that I had the loan to pay back and this man got the money, started his repair shop, and wasted the money he got from the shop. He bought new clothes, shoes, and all sorts of unnecessary things. The only thing I got was a dresser, coffee table, and a bed frame, all of which I had to sell so I could pay back the loan. So I wouldn’t be so willing to put money in anyone’s business but my own.
Meska, 27:
I think I would, but only if I could be a partner, a silent partner.
Hanna, 31:
It would have to be a good business idea for me to invest in it. I would want to support my partner in his effort to fulfil his dreams of starting a business. Likewise, I would hope that he would support me if I wanted to do the same.
Hayden, 28:
I wouldn’t have any problems helping my woman to not only start up her business, but also help her gain her independence.
Rema,25:
I would have to be with him for a while before I’d entertain the idea of loaning him money to start up his business. If we just met and he asked, the answer would be no.
Micky, 38:
No, once bitten twice shy. I did that for an ex of mine and like I said, ex. She needed money to rent the space she wanted for the business. She showed me a lovey place so I gave her the money for the rent and security deposit only to find out she used the money to clear a barrel. She then asked me for money to do some other things. I gave her the money and she used it on other things. She wasn’t honest with me about most of the things she was doing in the business so I just called it a loss and moved on. A year later and she still hasn’t started her business.
