Well it sounds like this guy's a problem.I've got one too..A year and a half ago,while my Fiancee was dying in the hospital,I lent a friend(at the time) $6,500.oo cash,to get out of some child support bind he was in.He was making $1200.oo a week at the time,and promised me the money back very soon.Needless to say,he still owes me $6500.oo of it.Not a penny yet,no matter how nice I am.Since then,he's purchased a house,and two cars,as well as had a pretty good year for himself.His wife just lost her job,and over the year he changed jobs.Every time I ask him for money I get a sob story.In fact,I've called him,just to say hello,and he get's right into the excuse,before even saying hello,or anything else.I guess I should have broken his legs in advance.Maybe I could have collected his state checks then,while he was out of work healing.With Asa,on her death bed at 29 years old,and me living practically in the hospital at the time,and in the process of losing my mind,and more,maybe I wasn't thinking too clearly.I guess I should have let them throw him in jail.I...,like you,am just too nice of a guy.I want to have my lawyer put a lien on the guy's house.It looks like the logical thing to do next.Money always ruins friendships.