Posted by TexasChic on March 29, 2004, at 14:25:19
In reply to Re: How to know when to trust-paranoid again » Karen_kay, posted by Slinky on March 28, 2004, at 21:32:21
I've been in the same boat many, many times. I believe there are people out there that look for people who are trusting and kind hearted, and then they exploit them to the max. Its purely manipulation. These people will look at you with bewilderment and hurt on their face when you stand up to them, but you have to remember you don't owe them anything! Its okay to say, nope, sorry, I need that money (or time, or whatever) for myself. It may seem mean, but when you're being manipulated, so what! There is no reason you should feel bad for not wanting to give this person money. That's your hard earned money, and you have the right to spend it how you see fit.
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