Me too @seancallow. I likewise find it quite challenging when dealing with architectural project clients who are also my close friends, relatives, or family members. This certainly applies when negotiating professional fees, service charges, and related financial obligations from their end. Do your buddies usually ask you for ridiculous discounts, or request you to waive other necessary payments?
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To be fair not really. I did have one friend try to negotiate with me on prices for some custom built beds after I already gave them the net price. So I said listen - go down and deal directly with the factory manager - perhaps you can change spec and save some money. I thought she would take the hint but to my surprise she turned up at the factory the next week to try and haggle further. We don't speak much any more. I cant be bothered with people like that and when a friend reveals their true side I'm glad to see it.
Yeah, I could pretty much relate to your scenario. A friend who doesn't respect business transactions might not be a friend after all. There are quite a few individuals who simply pretend to be close to you but actually, have hidden agendas to feed their self-interests. These possible situations could also be translated later on as blessings in disguise as they absolutely reveal the real colors of people who claim to be who they really are. 😊