tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721649006408393571.post6680339419544467086..comments2023-05-01T09:28:49.245-06:00Comments on My Happy, Simple Life: It's hard to live a frugal life with friends...sometimesFinding joy http://www.blogger.com/profile/04670151682963392070noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721649006408393571.post-60668700147027244922011-03-18T17:11:26.403-06:002011-03-18T17:11:26.403-06:00Ladies, thank you so much for your comments. I'...Ladies, thank you so much for your comments. I'm finding it hard to be direct. It's my own fault, I suppose. The hard part is that one friend has been hubby's friend for over 25 years, and the other friend lives on our street. It's quite awkward when we see each other in the neighborhood. I'm hoping that this will all blow over soon. We really do value these friendships! I do agree that they are making this choice. They are totally putting our friendships at risk! Bummer.Finding joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/04670151682963392070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721649006408393571.post-49793889235584008412011-03-17T13:14:00.383-06:002011-03-17T13:14:00.383-06:00I have family members like that. Its so hard to sa...I have family members like that. Its so hard to say no thank you without upsetting someone! Best of luck to you.Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721649006408393571.post-48972407827318168222011-03-14T11:38:59.485-06:002011-03-14T11:38:59.485-06:00We've had friends throughout our time with our...We've had friends throughout our time with our church congregation that are into various businesses and try to get us involved. At times, I think their desire has been sincere hoping to share their new-found source of potential wealth with us. Other times, I think it's their own desire to grow their investments in their businesses. But at times it can almost border on being pushy and insistent and too intrusive on an otherwise great relationship. <br /><br />I'm not usually the assertive type, but have had to learn to just flat-out state our disinterest and wish them luck in their pusuits. I don't go on and on, or give a lengthy explanation or politely side-step. I just try to be direct with kindness and have found this almost always backs people off. If they are still offended, then I have to put that ball in their court and let it go. <br /><br />It does put straining dynamics in the friendship though, doesn't it.<br /><br />Best to you-- I hope you can salvage the friendships, but if not,they are making a choice too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com