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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to learn to be comfortable saying no to these people. They are too used to doing this and guilting people into helping them.

So for a few times, it should look like this:

Are you home?

Yeah, what’s up?

Can you watch Jackson for an hour so I can run and get my upper lip waxed?

I’m sorry, that won’t work for me.

Unless, of course, you actually want to help. But if you do this, they’ll know they can’t try that with you, because you don’t play the game. [/quote]

OP here. I have no problem saying no and she doesn't get upset if I do...I just don't like playing this game to get to the question.[/quote]
PP you quoted here:

Then just cut to the chase:

Are you home?

I am. What do you need, Caroline? [/quote]

She had just texted me when I posted this - I responded - I am home, whats up? She didn't answer for about 30 minutes then just answered and said oh its okay, I was just wondering if you were at home![/quote]
That’s so weird![/quote]

Op here. She is trying to not ask too seem and seem needy. We eventually got to what she wanted. Took about 6 more texts back and forth. [/quote]

Does she only reach out when she wants something? Then you can tell that she should tell you right away! At least she's telling you after a few texts. I have an older relative who doesn't know what she wants and tries to engage... I can tell you it's much worse, as she tries to make me decide for her! [/quote]

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