Posted by: mrawesome87  on 02/28/10 @ 01:19:39pm

Well, where do I start...

I'm a senior in college. My mother just died before this semester and she was the one paying all the bills and supporting my family while I was in school (my dad's a dead-beat). So now I live on campus with no home to turn to when I graduate or during breaks....

My friend let me drive his car while I was waiting to get my own. his parents pay his insurance and bought the car for him. He has full coverage, but he doesn't want them to find out so now he wants me to pay the full damages for it even though I was driving it in rainy conditions and it was an accident. he was in the car with me and didn't warn me, he knew it was bad out.

So now I may end up losing all the money I have which was going to go towards a car for myself so I could work more hours at my two pt jobs (yes I'm a full time college senior with two jobs) and make more money to get my own apartment and support myself.

I now won't be able to do that depending on if he uses the insurance in the end or wants me to pay full damages.

I work hard, I'm honest and I always try and do the right thing by everybody but it's hard!

That and I really like this one girl, but I've been so stressed and upset lately that I'm worried it will drive her away...

I'm a fighter though, I would never hurt myself or give up in any way, I know this, but it just sucks. Which is why I'm here to vent...thanks for reading....

Category: Miscellaneous     4 Responses
Do the right thing and pay your friend for the damages you caused his car. Its not as simple as "his insurance pays"; that means his premiums go up and he will end up "paying" for it anyhow. Own up to it. Don't blame the rain, don't blame him for not 'warning' you. I know you're going through tough times. Doing the right thing sometimes makes life harder in the short run; it will pay dividends in the long term, and put you on the right footing as you enter adult life.
#1    Anonymous     02/28/10 @ 01:59:06pm    Advice
Life's tough man and I am sorry for your losses, but I am sorry that I have to agree with #1.. you are still at fault for the damages and doing the "right thing" would be to pay for it. Trust me, it will be the best this way in the long run.
#2    Anonymous     02/28/10 @ 03:26:31pm    Advice

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