conv: My brother asked to borrow money from me and promised to pay me back. He has trouble with money but I lent it to him anyway My brother isn't very good with money but i just lent him some Uh oh_comma_ be careful about that_comma_ you don't want him becoming dependent on you for handouts.  Yeah I don't do that often_comma_ but i am certain he will be able to pay me back this time Well that's good. I hope it works out for both of you_comma_ maybe you could give him some budgeting tips. 