It is normal for people to be extra careful when it comes to lending their money.

If you lent someone money, would you agree to lend them more money if they hadn’t paid you back yet, or would you refuse?

This man agreed to lend a coworker some money even though he had never met him in person.

The coworker promised to pay it back on Friday, but even before the due date, he asked for more money.

Should he lend him the money?

Read the full story below for all the details.

AITA for refusing money to a friend in need?

I don’t usually refuse money to friends as I am relatively comfortable myself.

I know they only come to me when they really need it.

The difference is, I did not meet the guy asking for it in person before.

We work at different offices of the same place and are quite friendly online.

This man lent the other person a small amount of money first.

I know they are legit, so I sent them a small amount first. Which they promised to pay me back by Friday.

On Thursday, they asked for more.

He’s wondering if he did the right thing.

My golden rule is I never send more until they pay back the first amount, which I think is reasonable.

But they made me feel quite crappy about it, and now I am confused.

Am I the jerk?

Of course they made OP feel bad. They’re trying to be manipulative to get more money.

Let’s read the responses of other people on Reddit to this story.

This person shares a valid point.

Here’s a personal thought from this person.

Someone who can’t pay isn’t reliable, says this user.

This person gives their honest opinion.

Finally, short and simple.

Lending money shouldn’t come with emotional manipulation.

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