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Nov 16, 2007 23:43

I am sick of giving so much of myself to everyone else that by the end of the night I can't even treat myself right. I can't tell if I am just being a nice person, a reliable friend or if I am being taken advantage of. Just because my friend was lazy and "comfortable" in his dorm room I went out of my way for him. Another friend needs a ride to ( Read more... )

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inefuori November 17 2007, 17:38:07 UTC
I understand your plight. I am a nice person to. I know it can feel like its your responsibility to help your friends, or just people you know when they need it. Thats because your a nice, helpful person. But you got to realize, whats actually going on is your just doing them a favor. Its completely reasonable to not help people all the time. I know you would feel bad if you did not drive your friend to the airport, but you shouldn't. Think of yourself as another person. You have two friends, and your other friend Sarah really wants you to help her out and let her get some sleep because she has been stressed recently and needs it.

Just for example, your friend can always take super shuttle, there other ways they can get things done. It wont be the end of their world if you dont help them. But it might make your own world a little bit worse if you do. Just try to remember that.

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