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Rant:

3 years ago I loaned a book to a friend. We touched base about it when I moved, as I wanted to make sure they still had it. They did.

They said they hadn’t read it yet, and I was like… No worries. I’ll probably need it back soon, but go ahead and get started on it.

Annoyed me that they had my book for that long and didn’t bother to even read it.

About 6 weeks ago I sent a message: Hey girl! I need to get that book from you, let me know when you’re free to come by.

Oh that’s right, I’m SO SORRY I’ve had it so long.

That’s it. Crickets. Just sent another message: Just checking in on this!

I’m resentful. This is annoying. I’d just get another copy but this book cost $75.

New Rule: Either give the book away entirely or don’t bother.

</rant>
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Enki · 152w
Im a dragon with my books now a days. I hord and enjoy I dont lend anymore for almost this exact reason.
Vic · 152w
I never lend anything for this very reason. Always give with the assumptions its never getting returned, and occasionally you get surprised.
dua ⚡ · 152w
Don't lend, just gift
Ava appreciate Calm & Wisdom. · 152w
Me concernant je finis à offrir et en rachète la plupart du temps 🤣
Fat Bear · 152w
You need friends that respect your property 🤷‍♂️
Quantoshi.xyz · 152w
Good call. Someday I have to recover a $1,000 telescope that’s probably been disused.
₿lock 421⚡💎🙌🏼 · 152w
I stopped giving away things to other people, to complicated and time consuming
yay · 152w
now I am curious: which book?