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Am I Obliged To Give Free Services To Family And Friends?

A semi-retired couple is often asked to devote their time and skills to providing free services to people they know who don’t want to pay professionals. They have a hard time saying NO.
Saying No To A Friend During The Pandemic

It’s always hard to say NO to a friend but especially during a pandemic when your friends are feeling stressed and lonely.
My Friend Wants To Get Together Too Often

When one friend wants to get together more often than another, the situation can wind up making both of them uncomfortable.
Zoom Etiquette For Friends: How Can I Tactfully Turn Down Invitations?

What if you really don’t want to Zoom? How do you turn down invitations without hurting someone else, or being seen as unfriendly or a party pooper?
When tact doesn’t work with a “friend”
She’s tried tact, what does she do next about a clingy friend who doesn’t get the clues?
My friend in the weight loss group
A woman regrets the split-second decision she made in front of her weight loss group.
When expectations differ
What do you do when a friend’s expectations of a friendship totally outsize your own?
In the Media – Turning Down Being a Bridesmaid (WomensHealth)

When a friend asks you to be her bridesmaid, you may have to turn her down.
My friend wants me to store her stuff: How can I say no?
A woman feels uncomfortable telling her friend she can’t store her stuff.
Reader Wisdom: Invited to a home party you don’t want to go to?
When a friend hosting a home party persists, you may need to push back just as hard.