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Questions that have a specific focus on people in the Netherlands or Dutch culture.

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How to redirect a real-life help vampire to an alternate source of food... um... assistance?

She's coming to you for answers because (A) it works, and (B) she apparently doesn't have a better place to go for them. You can chip away at either (A) or (B). Option A: Just. Don't. Help. Tell …
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How can I stop enabling my brothers without my mom exploding?

Hmm... The boys know how to keep things clean, they do help when parents are at home, but are lazy when the cats are away, and don't listen to Sis. There are two problems here... The boys Mom Le …
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How to join in when people are gossiping?

Some thoughts ... I thought @apaul suggestions about trying to model gentler behavior were spot-on. Let me add to this. Find something good to say about anyone who comes up in gossip. Deflect from …
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Do I need to force myself into social interactions

TL;DR -- It is good to push your boundaries, just a little Hmm... I'm going to suggest that you examine your motivations. Are you worried about general mental health effects of isolation? That's …
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