Toefl essay: Borrowing money?

I think that borrowing money from a friend has some negative aspects and can harm or damage the

friendship in some cases. For example, a person borrowed some money from his or her friend and did

not return it.

 

 

 

However, I believe that borrowing money from a friend and returning it on time can not harm

friendship. Moreover, it even can strengthen the relationships between them. For several reasons, which I

will mention bellow, I think borrowing money from a friend and returning it do not damage the friendship.

I think that borrowing money from a person who is close to one is normal. Imagine that someone needs

help and no doubt that his or her friends will offer it. For example, when my friend asks me to baby-sit her

child while she is taking her classes I agree because I know that she desperately needs my help in order

to finish her degree and save some money.

 

 

 

 

 Furthermore, I am sure that she will be there for me if I need

help. The same thing is with the money, sometimes we borrow money from each other but we always

return it to each other. I think it is very important to return money borrowed from a friend. I am glad that I

can lend her some money when she needs it because I am sure that she will return it as soon as

possible.

In addition, I believe that when friends lend and borrow money from each other it means that they trust

each other. However, I cannot disagree with the fact that money often can cause the end of the

friendship. For example, a person, who borrowed money from his or her friend and did not return it, will try

to avoid any contacts with the second person. At the same time, a person who lent the money to his or

her friend and did not get it back will have more likely an unpleasant feeling about the situation too. As a

result friends will fall apart.

 

 

In conclusion, I think that borrowing money and returning it will help to keep friends together.