That's the misunderstanding that sours so many relationships. You have to go into the "loan" with the mindset that you will work to maintain the friendship if

That's the misunderstanding that sours so many relationships. You have to go into the "loan" with the mindset that you will work to maintain the friendship if it doesn't work out. In short, it's a grant, not a loan. You will become this person's benefactor, and you may learn a lot about how their mind/life works. Perhaps more than you want.