In a recent survey by LendingTree, 77% of respondents said they’ve lent money to a friend (2). Nearly a third said they didn’t get their money back, and 19% say it affected their friendship negatively. Lending money or taking out a loan for someone you love can feel like an act of trust, but when the relationship ends, you may be left literally paying the price.Legal debts, however, can be recovered with legal action. Lending money, especially without a written agreement, puts the lender at significant fina ...