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How can I enforce boundaries with a clingy younger woman without hurting her
I mean it sounds all a bit much as if you have bitten off more then YIU want or even need to chew and her clinginess in all honesty with my expertise to be along the lines of BPD. She sounds like she ...
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How can I carefully inquire if I would be welcome to join a group of colleagues at their regular social event?
Trying to insert yourself into an existing group can get awkward. For one thing, even if the person you ask might welcome you, they may not feel comfortable answering for the entire group.
In such a ...
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How can I carefully inquire if I would be welcome to join a group of colleagues at their regular social event?
I had once a similar situation, and wanted to tactfully test the waters. Once I heard of the event, I waited for a little over a week and a good opportunity at the coffee machine.
I spotted that ...
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Is it acceptable to save seats for friends/relatives in waiting areas?
I'm going to answer based on my experience in airports. I've spent a lot of time in airports in various cities in the USA, plus a bit in other countries.
I have never, ever, in 5+ decades of air ...
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Is it acceptable to save seats for friends/relatives in waiting areas?
TL;DR: it is rude to save seats and then people show up late to claim them (or don't even show up), but it is just as rude to move other people's property.. "Two rudes don't make a polite". ...
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How to turn down all future invitations without sounding rude?
Here's the thing: you want to convey the message:
I will never, under any circumstances, even if I have nothing else to do, want to hang out, socialize, go to a meal or attend an event with you. ...
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