Trust and the Death of the Handshake Deal

I've been burned many times by supposed friends over the past couple of decades. I will no longer loan money to friends. I have been paid back about 10% of the time. It just ruins friendships.... luckily I have been in business with the same 2 business partners for almost 30 years. They have always been truthful and trustworthy, even through difficult times.

Someone's word and a handshake used to mean a lot more than it does now. It is sad to say and see :(