The meals out thing - nowadays you can always get your own bill no matter how many of you share a table and it might be time to set down the ground rule. We got pretty tired of subsidising 'friends' who munch their way through every course, drink more, coffee etc and then thought it fair to split the bill so we arrived first and set up our own bill. First time around it felt mean, but I would feel mean if I always ran up a bigger bill than friends and then expect them to pay.
As for the interest-free loan, money you lend out you lose precious interest on. We set up an extra credit card for our son to use and he must pay it back or pay the interest.
Enjoy everything you have worked hard for and earnt and be generous to yourself. Then when you do treat your children, or buy them something nice it will be a nice bonus for one and all and not a chore for you.
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024
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