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Why, Yellowrose? Were you going to ask me for a favor?
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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This is an extremely important point you bring up.
posted by
yellowrose55
on July 24, 2010 at 10:23 PM
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Katray2,
I guess we just have to be careful not to get taken advantage of!
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 20, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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Tzippy, no wonder they are now an "ex-friend!"
That's awful!
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 20, 2010 at 2:19 PM
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LOL, Rumor! Quick thinkin!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 20, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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Great quote, Wiley-Pops!!
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 20, 2010 at 2:17 PM
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If it happens every great once in awhile, I just kick myself and go along
but if a pattern develops, then it's time to reconsider the basis of the "friendship"..Am I being hit up constantly cuz I'm too nice, too softy-ish?..:)
...and why do my no's sound like mouse squeaks, lol..
Thought provoking post, Spitfire!
posted by
Katray2
on July 20, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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I found that most of the time I would cheerfully run around
and take them to the airport, and help them move, and drive them to some other errands they needed help with, but when I really need help they are always really busy. So that was how I learned to say NO when I really dont want to do it and yes, when I feel generous and want to give just for the sake of giving.
As a matter of fact on sunday I met an x friend (that I had not seen for at least 5 years) that had me running around for an entire summer doing her 'favors' and than one time i asked for a little favor and you know the rest...
posted by
Tzippy
on July 20, 2010 at 12:33 PM
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"a friend in need is a friend indeed" - hmm, what genius thought
that one up?? I was asked lately to do the 5a.m. thing to Metro Airport in Detroit, but couldn't, b/c I don't have a new passport yet...heh heh heh..
..
..fooled him!
posted by
Rumor
on July 19, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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SpitfireDotter
'Prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them' That's tough when you get hooked luv, 'Just Say No' is good.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 19, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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Well, nuberoneemcfan,
It's a tough call. Good friends, yes. Occasional friends or just aquaintences, not so much. That's when ya have to ask yourself if it's really worth it. But, it is always worth it just to be a good person in general...even though it SUCKS! LOL
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 18, 2010 at 10:00 PM
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I would never ask a friend to help me move. Moving is never fun. Plus, it's a good way to lose a friend!
posted by
numberonemcfan
on July 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM
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Of course, MandaLee!
Thanks
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 18, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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That's rough, Kabu!
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 18, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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Yes, BC-A. I'm sure you did (or do!)
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM
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See, LadybugJ, you understand!
posted by
SpitFire70
on July 18, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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You are a good friend to help her move.
posted by
Amanda__
on July 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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I KNOW...I HELPED A GIRLFRIEND MOVE...I ENDED DOING ALMOST ALL THE PACKING.
TOOK LOADS OF JUNK AWAY AND COME MOVING DAY THE MOVERS WERE THERE AND HER BATHROOM HADN'T BEEN TOUCHED....CUPBOARD /SHELVES FULL AND THE REFIRGERATOR WAS BURSTING WITH FOOD. BUT POOR LOVE SHE WASN'T WELL MENTALLY I DISCOVERED EVENTUALLY SO I HAD TO FORGIVE HER.
posted by
Kabu
on July 18, 2010 at 9:00 AM
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{ I enjoyed helping a girl move . BC-A, Bill’sàRJLst
posted by
BC-A
on July 18, 2010 at 6:05 AM
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Friends
I feel for you..yep, we have all been there..and you are right ya can't say no because you were tricked/LB
posted by
MsJudy
on July 18, 2010 at 1:29 AM
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