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    MMMommy is offline Diamond level (5000+ posts)
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    Default Annoyed by constant imposing friend

    This is a minor, petty gripe. We have become friends with another family on my DD's sports team. The mom never fails to ask me and others for favors. She is always needing a favor of some sort, and the requests are pretty much every other week. I am happy to help friends in times of need, but this one friend always has some event or something to attend that leads to her asking someone to please pick up, drop off, and/or keep her daughter for her until she is done in a way that is never convenient to the favor doer.

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    Sorry, I am just disgusted.
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    She is totally annoying and I would just stop agreeing to help her. Those two examples are both ridiculous, I MO!


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    Channel Nancy Reagan. Just say no! She's nuts. But you have the power to say no and then it is no longer your problem.

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    WOW, i am amazed at her gall. She is crazy. I have a hard time saying no in general but I would have no problem saying no to someone that entitled and annoying.

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    I was cringing last weekend when Mom said to me "I wish we lived near each other for the convenience. " Noooooooo!

    I am terrible in situations like this and am bad at saying "no" generally. Which is something I need to work on.
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    They can ask, and you can say no. That is my mantra. She might be asking a lot, but only give if it works out for your family and you can do it without resentment.
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    That second example is especially nuts! I'd decline every favor request from her from now on.

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    I am normally like you in that I have a hard time saying no to people, but in this case, I would stop doing her favors. She is nothing but a big mooch. Sheesh.
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    Wow, she has some gall! I'd be annoyed, too. I find it hard to say "no" as well, but in this case, I would just say no to every request. Remember, you don't owe her an explanation, it's okay just to say no and leave it at that.

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    Truly annoying! I can't believe her rudeness. Some people are very selfish and inconsiderate. Inviting her daughter over to your house on your DD's birthday? Wow! I would try to distance myself from this "friend."
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