“ Never do business with your friends, “ my father warned me as I set up my new business in the USA many years ago. After losing a dear pal of many years in Portugal when we tried to mix the two, I decided my father was right. However, last week I tried my luck once more time. This time I stepped into the fray cautiously. I emailed the woman whose friendship and business savvy I had compromised last year. I wrote, “ Would you consider seeing me again for business only? ” She answered, “ Yes, let’s try.” So last Monday evening I went to her home with my two business items carefully outlined, plus a check. After an hour and thirty minutes, we had finished the business part. She said, “ Is that all? “ “ Yes, and how much do I owe you?” I responded. I paid, we had a glass of wine and chatted like the dear friends we used to be. So, it’s possible to do both. Just have your boundaries tight and come with a chec
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