Times When I Just Can’t Say No
Some things are easier to say no to than others. Here are some recent questions I’ve had a hard time saying no to, even though I really shouldn’t be spending the money:
- Do you want to come out with us to a bar tonight? (friends)
- Are we going to take another group vacation to the lake this summer? (friends)
- I want to go to see a musical for my birthday. Can you and John come? (my mom)
- Do you want to have your dog’s nails trimmed today? (the vet)
- Can you donate money to my walk for cancer? (one of my company’s clients)
I’ve said yes to some, no to some, and ignored a few for now.
Last night, I was asked another such question.
My sister and her husband had tickets to a musical that I had been wanting to see (but didn’t have the money to buy tickets for) and her husband couldn’t go because he had to work at the last minute. She needed someone to go with her. Tickets were $40, but she said I didn’t necessarily have to pay her, just pay for parking or whatever.
Well, they just recently graduated from college, got married, are getting ready to move and make about 20% of what my husband and I make. Essentially, they are broke (why they are buying tickets to Broadway shows, I don’t know). So I went. And drove there, paid for parking and gave her money for my ticket.
It’s hard to say no when your reason is getting out of debt quickly, and the person asking is just trying to pay their bills.
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