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How can I get my friend to pay up?

 

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My friend takes my money. She owes me $5 and now wants more. All the girls do this to me. They ask me for my money or my lunch. And when I don’t give them what they ask for, they get mad at me.

 

Dear sick of being nice,

You can be nice without being the local bank, and you can be generous without feeling used. Say, “I’d lend you money, but you still owe me $5.” Or try, “I don’t have any extra money on me,” or simply, “I’m hungry. Get your own lunch.”

 

Saying no to others can mean saying yes to yourself. If girls routinely take advantage of you, it’s time for you to quite being the victim. You don’t have to buy friendships. Becoming a good listener and a cheerful, interesting person is a much better way to build long-lasting bonds. Don’t shortchange yourself, either. Hang with girls who are worth your time.

 
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 12/16/2011 11:21:00 AM

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by MikiK on 2/7/2012 6:19:51 PM

 
 

yeah:>

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by MikiK on 2/7/2012 6:19:10 PM

 
 

you just tell them that you will not some times telling them directly you will not give them they get mad and after a while they will start talkin' 2 u again and they will be afraid 2 ask u again

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by tushi on 2/7/2012 2:00:59 AM

 
 

That has happened 2 me 2 it is soooooo annoying!! I know how u feel take he advice carol gave u, it will totally help. Wink

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by Bunnyluver on 1/25/2012 7:36:30 PM

 
 

If i were you,
i'd break our friendship
REAL friends are people who care for other peoples property
that money was your property,
and they OWE you
they can't get mad at you for that!
seriously
your wasting your money and time on those PEOPLE!
I would think, YOU deserve BETTER!

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by emo_jade on 1/24/2012 8:26:25 PM

 
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