Cut off my brother after he borrowed $3,000 and ghosted me for 6 months

I lent my older brother three grand to help with his car repair back in March. He stopped answering texts two weeks later and I finally told him not to bother paying me back if he couldn't even talk to me. Has anyone else had family just vanish after owing money?

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felix41414h ago

Ah man, that stings. And honestly? I've been on the other side of this before, the borrower who just couldn't face the music. I borrowed $500 from my cousin once and spent three months dodging him at family barbecues, hiding behind the grill like a coward. It wasn't until he found me in the bathroom that I finally admitted I had the cash the whole time but felt too stupid to say I forgot. So yeah, your brother probably feels like a total idiot too, but he's just doubling down on the bad decisions instead of manning up.

christopherw345d ago

Wait, did you actually tell him not to pay you back? Kinda sounds like you gave him an out there.

park.miles5d ago

Give him a little credit though, he took the offer and ran with it. Six months of silence is honestly impressive commitment to avoiding a conversation, most people cave after like three ignored texts. I'm picturing him driving around in his fixed-up car with a big grin, windows down, pretending he doesn't have a brother. Maybe send him a bill for the ghosting fee next time, that's gotta be at least another $3,000.