Dear Belarich: I Need My Money Back

This letter came in from Pina in Ontario and it reads;

Dear Belarich,

I was with my girlfriend for close to 4 years and during that time, I loaned her $5,000 for cosmetic surgery which she promised to return but never did. We broke up like over 6 months ago and I've asked her for my money back, not out of malice, but because I really need it for a project. She has refused returning the money even though I have threatened to take the case to court. I don't want this to turn nasty because we have a son together, how do i go about getting my money back?

Though you have every right to demand your money back but i don't think this is the right time to do it because you are both still dealing with the hurt of a failed relationship. Why not give it more time then go and ask her again. What do you think?