Well I finally came clean!

Mrs_Sparkle

I told 4 of my closest friends at the weekend about my debt. They didn't understand as each of them is excellent with managing money and none of them have ever paid interest on a credit card or struggled to get out of overdraft. But I feel so much better for being open about things. Plus I told them about this forum and said there were loads of tips on here which were useful for good-with-money people too and they're all going to check it out

earwig

good for you i wouldnt tell anyone about my debt apart from in here as people will just look down at me like it a big bad thing funny though in todays age more people have debt than ever yet people still have no understanding about it i wouldnt worry about your freinds they probery do have some debt but are not ready to admit it yet lol

Mrs_Sparkle

Sadly Earwig they really don't have debts. They all overpay their mortgages and none of them spend money that they don't have. Haven't a clue how I ended up with such sensible friends!!!!

They're the first people I've told so this board is an absolute life-saver for me as you guys know the whole amount and you understand where I'm coming from.

OberonSH

Yay at you Mrs S. I'm not overly concerned about people knowing about my debt - I'm £34 k in the doo doo, though mines business and thanks to my Ratfink May-He-Forever-Have-Atheletes-Foot ex hubby. I hope that some of my friends learn by my lesson i.e don't marry idiots. Bet you feel a lot better, and this will make it easier to turn down dinner invites etc.

Locana

OberonSH wrote:

Yay at you Mrs S. I'm not overly concerned about people knowing about my debt - I'm £34 k in the doo doo, though mines business and thanks to my Ratfink May-He-Forever-Have-Atheletes-Foot ex hubby. I hope that some of my friends learn by my lesson i.e don't marry idiots. Bet you feel a lot better, and this will make it easier to turn down dinner invites etc.

This made me chuckle!! :rotfl:

Mrs_Sparkle

That made me laugh too! It's ok, I married an idiot first time round too- common mistake

OberonSH

if only they all wore badges - 'Don;t Marry Me - I chew My Toenails & Leave Them On The Sofa'


Life would be so much easier.....

Jesscat

Yuk thats gross!!! :eek:


Only my best friend knows and she's a whiter than white never spends a penny more than she has. She was really understanding and always comes up with suggestions to help me out and never gets offended if I cant go anywhere, shes a star

desperatelyinthered

Well done Mrs Sparkle - I have never gone into detail with my friends on my debt, or my parents come to that!!!! So I'm very impressed at your bravery!

They all know I have a bit of debt and my friends know that my ex owes me 8k (luckily I didn't marry him too!!!!), but I think they would be astounded at the mess I got myself in - I think they think as I have a good job, house, car that I can afford it all!!!!

Hope all keeps going well!

dancingfairy

I told 4 of my closest friends at the weekend about my debt.

Congratulations. At least you felt they were good enough friends to tell them. Perhaps they will share some tips with you about how to manage your money better - or perhaps if you hang around with them lots it will rub off on you.

P.S I've managed to quote someone (yay!). New techie skill.

southernscouser

Well done Mrs S. :beer:

You are very brave. I haven't got the courage to tell anyone about mine!