This whole event taught me a great lesson that, instead of eating and spending your money as a newbie, there is a better chance of holding Bitcoin, because in the future you have financial freedom.
What are your thoughts let learn together.
Investment is always good and will always yield good profit if you invested in the right thing. Bitcoin investment has become one of the best investments you can safely do without fear of any third party, you will successfully invest in and get your money anytime you want with profit provided you hold it for long. Bitcoin is a store of value that is why investing in it always end well.
Back to your story! You can lend him the money since he is your friend as you say in order to save your relationship with him, he might not be opportune to invest back then.