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Last updated: 2025-06-12

How to stop being a doormat in relationships

Every damn time there’s a disagreement, I just cave. I’m the guy who says “it’s fine” when it’s really not. My girlfriend walks all over me, my friend...

Coworker keeps asking for favors, how do i say no?

Every damn week, this one guy at work is hounding me for something. Print this, cover my shift, help with his computer, even bring him coffee once. I ...

How do i stop being a doormat at work and say no?

I’m so damn tired of being the office pushover. It’s like people can smell weakness and just dump their crap on me. Every time someone asks me to cove...

How do i get my wife to actually listen when i talk?

I swear, anytime I try to bring up something serious with my wife, I get shot down, ignored, or she just gets pissed and storms off. I’m tired of feel...

Dealing with a controlling mother-in-law at family gatherings

My husband’s mother is making me absolutely crazy. Every time we have family over—even for something as chill as a BBQ—she acts like she owns the damn...

How to not invite friends to stay without pissing them off

So here’s the deal: I’m moving into a new place soon, and some “friends” (if you can even call them that at this point) keep dropping hints about cras...

How to say no when someone insists on paying for dinner

If there’s one thing that pisses me off, it’s when someone just decides they’re paying for dinner without asking. I don’t care if you’re my friend, my...

How to set boundaries when listening to others

Honestly, people just dump their problems on you all the time like you’re some emotional trash can. I get that everyone needs to vent, but damn, somet...

How to deal with a rude neighbor who mocks you

If your neighbor is a jerk and keeps making fun of you, honestly the best thing is to not take their crap. I’ve had this fat slob next door who thinks...

How do i deal with a friend who keeps using me?

Honestly, I’m just tired of always being that one friend people run to when they want something. I have this guy in my group who acts all friendly, jo...

I was raised to put everyone else first and now I feel invisible

It hit me recently that I was raised to have low self-worth—and I didn’t even realize it until now. I was taught to never be a burden, to always keep ...

My dad ignores my boundaries

When I asked him not to comment on my weight, he laughed. Then he did it again the next week like it was nothing.

Colleagues keep asking for rides – How do I say no?

I don’t mind giving a ride once in a while, but some coworkers just don’t take the hint. Even when I say, “I’ll think about it” or “It’s not convenien...