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Oct 09, 2009
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A Kinder Sort of Confrontation
by: Eunice

Dear Shannon,

It does sound horrible. It seems that she is taking advantage of you.

Please bear with me as I try out some drastic suggestions:

I'm wondering if you have ever said, "No, I'm sorry, I'm really busy right now with some very important family matters, I cannot watch your kids."

I mean there is a huge difference watching two kids over four!

If she tries again and again, once and for all, you could try telling her, "Look, I'm sorry for the emergencies you have, but I have a new confidential issue in my life that requires all my time and can no longer spare any time to watch your kids. (You could be starting a new tutoring regime with your daughter that needs all your concentration and attention), I appreciate if you do not ask me again, because I really can't."

If she still does not get it, just do not respond when she rings the door bell.

If she gets mad and tries to do something, call the police. Complain of harassment (because it does fall into the realm of it) and you might want to get a restraining order.

I've written a similar but less 'serious' response to another post: (copy and paste in browser) https://elegantwoman.org/over-bearing-friend-comments.html

I greatly sympathize with your situation and I hope you will resolve it soon.

Eunice

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