By: Natasha Archary
After the Patrice Motsepe Foundation came to the rescue of Banyana Banyana’s salary disputes, offering each player R230 000 over and above what FIFA would be paying them, Thomas and Skhumba wanted to know if listeners would be willing to bail out a friend in financial need.
In previous conversations on Kaya Drive, many listeners shared non-negotiables when loaning people money after helping out people close to them and then being given the run around to get their cash back.
This still doesn’t stop some listeners from reaching deep into their pockets because they simply are the “reliable” friend.
While a few listeners shared that they feel manipulated most of the time, there were still quite a few who still show up, writing blank cheques to friends who are in dire need.
One listener shared that he still helps his ex-girlfriend out financially, although she left him to find love with another man.
“My ex depends on me and I’m always there for her. There’s no way I can just let her drown because she chose love over me.”
Thomas and Skhumba were shocked that this listener still puts his ex’s needs above his own, despite her hurting him.
The problem with being the reliable one who always shows up for a friend in financial need, is that they can make you feel like you owe them.
Although you are the one helping them out, there’s always a crisis that they need you for, but will very rarely be there for you when you need them.
Listen to the conversation on Kaya Drive:
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