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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here again.

I am talking about one family in particular. I generally have an issue about saying No to people, it stems from some dark experiences in my past, I won't go into detail, but basically I am sort of conditioned to please people or think something bad will happen to me or the people I love. I think some people sense my weakness and even though they see I too have a full time job and 3 kids - they still treat me like someone who has all the time in the world to spare and help out, when in fact we are juggling similar demands. It is something I am trying to address, but it is difficult - I can't quite shake this fear that I will set into motion something bad by saying no.[/quote]

Worst case they stop talking to you but then they were not your friends anyway.  They should be offering help to you to make up for it.  I hated saying no but I had one family want me to watch their three kids a few evenings a week.  I did it a few times after another neighbor couldn’t but it got to be way to much and I had to learn to say no.  People will use you if you dont set boundaries.  Just say, I’m sorry I’m not able to help.  Have a great xxx.  [/quote]

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