@dewayne_themac: Before you ask to borrow money, ask yourself: What do people expect when they see your name pop up on their phone? Needing help doesn’t make you a bad person. But when asking others to rescue you becomes a pattern, it can damage your relationships. Sometimes people aren’t distancing themselves because they love you less. They’re protecting their peace from behavior that has become exhausting. Eventually, it’s no longer just about the money—it’s about what the behavior is doing to the relationship.