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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would never give my friends so much money so many times.  Once, maybe, but you've established a pattern of providing for two capable adults.  I think its quite clear they're using you but whatever.

[b]Tell Anna there will be no more discussing finances period.  If she brings it up again, end the friendship. [/b] [/quote]

THis is way harder to do than it appears. I don't think money woes come up in conversation point-blank. It sorta subtly sneaks itself in - "Ugh, Jenn, things really suck around here lately. Sorry I didn't pick up the phone before. Mike and I were arguing about the late fee from daycare and then that spiraled into why I charged my manicure to the credit card. I didn't care though. I am so pissed off right now. That stuiped woman from the Debt Collection Company keeps calling. I feel really stressed. WHat do I do? I feel so overwhelmed."

...see how there is allusion to money problems, money needed is just a part of  regular conversation? The advice "don't discuss finances again" works in theory, but in reality it is hard to pivot the conversation when it becomes the elephant in the room. [/quote]

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