Well, you're smart, Debi54, and you've learned two very valuable lessons in life:

1. Don't lend money
2. Once in a while you'll meet a man who has no depth. Be wary of those who
are like that.

You'll meet new friends and be much stronger, too.

What kind of artist are you? That is, what medium do you prefer in your work and
are you a landscape artist, still-life artist, portrait painter, or what?

Take care and, as Trippin said, continue to post as you wish. Everyone is happy to listen and maybe give a little advice here and there.