SteR
Master Don Juan
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- Jan 9, 2004
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A friend of mine approached me a while back asking about forming a company with him. I've known this guy for a few years and I'd say we're decent friends now. The only problem is when we first met he did something shady that, while forgiven, has left a nasty splinter in the back of my mind (he fooled around with a girl I wasn't exclusive with, behind my back). I'm also aware of him having nailed another guy's wife behind his back, although he didn't know the guy.
Anyway I've always felt that to go into business with another person, I have to trust that person completely. And while it may be argued that the original incident has nothing to do with business.. it does leave me questioning whether I could somehow get screwed later on down the line. You know the saying: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
I'd just like to get an external perspective on what you guys think? Am I right in my apprehension about getting involved with this person or am I being overly sensitive? Like I said, this was ages ago and before we knew each other too well. Afterwards he apologised profusely and didn't think I'd be bothered by it (since we weren't exclusive) but it's obviously a red flag..
Anyway I've always felt that to go into business with another person, I have to trust that person completely. And while it may be argued that the original incident has nothing to do with business.. it does leave me questioning whether I could somehow get screwed later on down the line. You know the saying: Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
I'd just like to get an external perspective on what you guys think? Am I right in my apprehension about getting involved with this person or am I being overly sensitive? Like I said, this was ages ago and before we knew each other too well. Afterwards he apologised profusely and didn't think I'd be bothered by it (since we weren't exclusive) but it's obviously a red flag..