I used to think asking for help with bills was a sign I'd failed

My car's transmission went out completely on my way home from work two days ago. The repair quote is $2,800, which I just don't have right now. I was panicking, trying to figure out which credit card to max out, when my partner just said, 'Let's call your parents and see if they can float us a loan.' I always saw that as admitting I couldn't handle my own life. But we called, laid out the numbers, and they were happy to help with a clear payback plan. It didn't feel like a failure, it just felt like... family. Has anyone else had to get over that pride block about money stuff?

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the_sam2h ago

My uncle loaned me $500 in 2012 and still brings it up at holidays, so I get the hesitation. Sometimes that help comes with strings that never get cut, unlike what rileyellis described.

rileyellis6h ago

My dad covered my rent for three months after I got laid off. I was ready to live in my car before asking. That kind of pride is just stupid, expensive pride.