Tenant:  We have such a great connection.  You’re like my best friend, I hope you know that!

Me:  Well…um…thanks.  That’s a nice thing to say.

Later….

Me:  Hi there, I noticed we haven’t received your rent payment yet this month?  When did you send that in?

Tenant:  Oh I can’t pay the rent this month.  I’ve got other expenses.  I’ll try to make a payment next month.

Me:  That’s not how this works.  You have to pay every month or you’ll run up late fees and you could get evicted over this.

Tenant:  What?  But I said we were friends?  Friends don’t bother friends about money.  That is called class.

Me:  Friends pay what they owe to friends.  That’s called honoring your obligations.

Tenant:  You’re not my friend anymore!  I hope you’re happy.

I was happy with that.