is it the way the world is or is it just the way i'am? i live in a small house drive a small older car and barely make ends meet every month but everyday i have relatives/friends at my home sitting telling me all their problems they are having with money marriages,finances,law,it's really begainning to get to me what can i do i ask you all for they do not have time to hear my problem
2007-04-18 06:42:59 · 10 answers · asked by mishoney 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You got to beat them to the punch, start whining about your life as soon as they walk in.
Or go to their house and start whining
2007-04-18 06:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must be very sympathetic....I have the same thing happening to me....but I don't really consider it a problem....people seek out those who might help them....it doesn't mean you are rich, just that you care about other people.
2007-04-18 06:49:22 · answer #2 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really would like to answer this question, but have a problem I am hoping you can help me with.
You see, I have been spending allot of time on this yahoo answers forum, so much that it is causing me to loose focus at work. What should I do?
2007-04-18 06:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's you! It's your sympathetic, empathetic, kind nature. If you're sick of it, you'll have to withdraw from them or tell them you're not there for them. I used to be like this as well. I could be sitting any place, bar, restaurant, wherever and I would have strangers come up to me and tell me their problems. I know it's very annoying.
2007-04-18 06:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
when they stop by, interupt their 'problems' with a list of things they can help you with while they are telling you stuff... have a grocery list of things you need and tell them you really need help, can they just run you to the store and buy this stuff for you while you help them with their problems?
2007-04-18 06:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by livinintheword † 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Start charging them -- like Dr. Phil.
2007-04-18 06:48:15 · answer #6 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you're such a good listener.
2007-04-18 06:47:21 · answer #7 · answered by Klawed Klawson 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you asking them "How are you doing," when you really mean "I am glad to see you."?
2007-04-18 06:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Avoid them. That's what I do.
2007-04-18 06:46:06 · answer #9 · answered by stony1111 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you're sweet, like honey!
2007-04-18 06:46:46 · answer #10 · answered by holy_see 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋