saying no
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rappeter13
@rappeter13 (8608)
• Romania
14 Mar 20
I have to admit, I had a problem almost all my life to say no to people. That resulted in people taking advantage of me and sacrificing my own needs and wants because of others. If I promise something, I do my best to keep my...
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LillyWriter
@lillywriter (1143)
• Lithuania
23 Dec 19
What is easier to say: YES or NO? Not saying "yes" you can miss a lot of opportunities, and not saying "no" you can get squeezed to the last drop.
I am a social being myself, always wanting to have more time, so I always consider...
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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)
@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
10 Jun 18
Sometimes it really is necessary to say no to something you don't want a child to do. This morning my granddaughter has a really bad cold but is pestering me to go swimming with her friend. I need her to stay well this week as she...
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dorannmwin
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
18 Nov 17
So, as we all know, next week is Thanksgiving here in the US and because of that, I knew going in that next week was going to be a very light week at work and as much as I need the money to pay bills, I am also very much looking...
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Oct 17
My husband's niece called a little bit ago. She asked if I could babysit her son tonight. Usually I would have done it but I'm already watching my husbands niece and nephew so their mom can go to the hospital. Plus I have my 2...
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Catherine
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
6 Sep 17
It is the middle of the week and a good day to resolve a few stuff. Sometimes my brain goes on vacation, I believe this is due to on going sleep issues, anyhow, point is I tend to be a little slow with some things, but my brain...
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Sushmita Majumdar
@Blue_bubble (697)
• Raipur, India
5 May 16
I say yes A LOT! Probably more than I really WANT to say.And the times I do say no I cannot say it unapologetically. I end up feeling guilty about it.The people who know me even a little use this weakness of mine to their...
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Shayani Saha
@Shayani (250)
• Pune, India
9 Apr 16
This is an "Issue" or else lets admit can be an "issue" for many of us when we deal with all sorts of circumstances in our lives.
From childhood I have myself faced situation which could have been better and less compromising only...
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Slayer08
@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
8 Apr 16
Do you guys have any trouble saying NO to someone? or to anyone for that matter?
I have, it really takes a bucket full of courage for me to say NO but once I do I would feel awful afterwards. And it's just a pain knowing that...
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missjahn
@missjahn (4572)
• Philippines
3 Apr 13
i do not know sometimes why life is made up of choices. like me, i need to find a job and i opportunity is already knocking in my door. but i need to fix my mind and be firmed with my decision coz as much as i do not want to waste...
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Jan 13
So tonight, a guy down the street from us asked if my husband could give him a ride to the store. My husband always takes him because he has health problems. Tonight he came at 11pm though and my husband has to get up early for...
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seriousnuts
@seriousnuts (508)
• Philippines
2 Mar 12
We've all encountered our family, friends, and other loved ones asking favors from us. Sometimes, these favors are really big favors and cause inconvenience on our part. Yet, we feel obliged to do them because it is our loved ones...
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beaniefanatic13
@beaniefanatic13 (5068)
• Grand Junction, Colorado
22 Sep 11
I started a discussion that has sparked this one, lol, go figure.
I have a problem saying "no." Have had it as far back as I can remember. Could be I don't want to hurt someones feelings, even if it's something I...
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katsmeow1213
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
25 Apr 11
For the past couple of weeks I've only been scheduled to work 16 hours. I typically get between 20 and 25, and I know it's not much, but the slight drop does hurt.
Well, last week I ended up getting called in on 2 of my days...
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fabjonah
@fabjonah (140)
• Philippines
28 Jan 11
i don't really know how to say NO. for instance, a friend of mine asks favor from me, though inside me i can't do such favor for him, but i still say YES. just that i won't disappoint him.
just this morning, a friend texted me...
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bounce58
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
23 Nov 10
A few days ago, I had to do some volunteer work at a church hall. It was a dinner type reception for new people in the community and I was assigned as a food server. My job was to ration the food so a lot more people can have the...
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