a person who can't simply say "no"

@meticulo (1286)
United States
October 13, 2008 6:43am CST
Are you the kind of person who can't simply say "no". Even if it is already against your will because you don't want to turn down an offer or hurt somebody else's feelings?
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• Ireland
13 Oct 08
It took me few years to uderstend when my help is realy needed and when not. I was runing aroud like mad doing things for people I thought were my friens but when I moved away to anather city turnd out I only had 2 good friends, all ather people were just people who had interest in how I can help with what ever they needed. Only two of my best friends ever called me and kept in touch. Athers, when I called them asked me why I dont call, I should have asked the same.... It is easy for me now when "yes" or "no" is needed. I have learned to listen to my instinkts, they are always correct. I dont judge the situation or the person, I let my instincts guid my response or actions. People get addicted to your help and somtimes not helping is better help.
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@meticulo (1286)
• United States
13 Oct 08
Oh this is a real disappointment! Really, there are a lot of friends but only few are true. It can be very disappointing to know that the one's that you treasure never feel the same way as you do. At least now you know when to say "no".Yeah right, you should listen to your instincts. Happy mylotting KePasa!
@rainmark (4302)
13 Oct 08
That's depend on the person who asked me afavor. If it's my family and loveone's and good friends of mine then i can't say "no".But if the person who asked me a favor is somebody i don't bothered. I frankly tell them that i can't help them and "sorry".
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
13 Oct 08
Oh thats very good to know that you can managed the situation well.Happy mylotting rainmark!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
13 Oct 08
Yes I think I fall into this category, I find it very hard to say know to people, sometimes i wish I could because i know sometimes I am being taken for granted but I still can't say no...
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
13 Oct 08
Oh its very sad. I think you should just shy away from these people so as not to be taken for granted.Thanks for responding lilaclady!
@Erssyl (617)
• Philippines
13 Oct 08
That was way back.I just can't say no to every friend or neighbors in another town that we live.When we transferred I made sure I'm not too friendly to my new neighbors because I don't want to be abused of borrowing every thing in cash or in kind.So as not to hurt their feelings I shy away from them.It's only my family and close relatives that I swear I could not say "no".
@meticulo (1286)
• United States
13 Oct 08
I can completely understand your feelings Erssyl. True, sometimes helping others can be sometimes abused. So you have a wise decision there. Thanks for sharing your experience!