Let's just say that someone very close to me once stabbed me in the back in the worst way. But 4 years have passed and now they want to enter into a business partnership. While the opportunity is tempting, I am still hesitant. Whats your opinion?
2007-03-24 18:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
They will burn you. Don't do it. People don't change.
2007-03-24 18:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by A Military Veteran 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup it's foolish to trust them again. No matter how tempting it is. Remember you teach people how to treat you. If you allow them the opportunity they will do it again because they can - based on the fact they already did and you let them into your life again. This will make them think it was okay with you that they betrayed you before. Beware!
2007-03-25 01:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by MissWong 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can see why you are hesitant. If you do decide to go into a business partnership with this person, make sure you get yourself a lawyer and have everything written down in black and white, and make sure it is signed and everything...
2007-03-25 01:44:48 · answer #3 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is.
Fool me once... Shame on you
Fool me twice... Shame on me
A business partnership is pretty risky with someone who's betrayed you in the worst way in the past.
I hope you make the right decision. Good luck!
2007-03-25 01:38:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right to be most circumspect. Personally, I wouldn't do it. Back stabbers have a way of repeating on you like beans.
2007-03-25 01:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay out the rules which you choose to protect yourself. Know that YOU will be taking a risk. Be honest with yourself about the risks, or just don't do it.
Does the reward outweigh the risks? only you can decide.
2007-03-25 01:36:40 · answer #6 · answered by jamisojo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Say no. i know that sounds harsh but if you do let them back in then youll watch them closly for a while then they'll gain your trust and smash it - i would know- dont let them in bacause once you do you cant get them back out.
2007-03-25 01:57:27 · answer #7 · answered by Htrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could have changed but there is always teh old saying:
"Fool me once, shaem on you.
Fool me twice, shame on me "
2007-03-25 02:00:53 · answer #8 · answered by lady26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋