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How do you deal with family or friends in constant need?

Asked by KNOWITALL (29732points) November 30th, 2020

Where is the line between helping occasionally and enabling, or getting taken advantage of?

I admit I’m a sucker for a sad story but I have firm boundaries like no one moves into our home, or no cash given but I will pay a bill directly or buy product. My mother is far nicer than me and let’s people stay over in her basement, take showers and do laundry.

But sometimes I feel repeated help is hurting the person because they ‘depend’ on me instead of hustling. Where is that line for you? Why do I sometimes feel taken advantage of instead of being grateful I can help?

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