So are we just talking about lending money or getting it back too because these are two different issues. Lending money is fine but at the same time one thing should always be taken into consideration that never expect it back if it is lent to a friend or family.
Now I have a question of my own, if the buddy is in need and we care of him/her, arent they supposed to reciprocate the same way? A friend in need is a friend indeed and these are indeed a friends deeds that decide if that friend is worth making any future deeds after they are the cause of disappointment hope you get the point ;)