It's hard to ask for money

[Dawn Anastasi]

Asking for money seems to be an embarrassing topic. It seems to be more embarrassing to ask for money from private individuals than from a bank. Why? I think because a bank is just an "institution" versus a person (although that sounds strange, because institutions have people in them). Asking a person is more personal, more one-on-one.

It's been repeated on the forums a number of times to ask friends and family. But if you grew up without money, I think asking for money is even harder because it feels like "begging" and being successful is supposed to mean doing things yourself. Also, if you grew up around people without money, but have risen above, those friends and family you know might not have money to ask for.

So my question is, how do you "get over" the embarrassment in asking for money when you know you have a good deal to present?