Hey Steve: How Do I Get My Friend To Stop Asking Me For Favors?

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  • @kayc.8283
    @kayc.8283 4 года назад +381

    1. Keep your circle small
    2. Only do things for close family
    3. A real friend will only rely on you when needed, not make it a habit

    • @sarahhaycraft4513
      @sarahhaycraft4513 3 года назад +28

      I have a close friend that I talk to all the time but I get annoyed when she asks for simple little favors. If she can do them herself there’s no need to ask me. Because why is she going to make her issue my in-convince? If I tell her no I feel like she will get mad and argue but at this point I’m tired of being used.

    • @bigbadbrif
      @bigbadbrif 2 года назад +14

      @@sarahhaycraft4513 Same. Right now I'm sort of taking a break from a needy friend because she has relied on me too heavily for too long. I have tried to tell her in past arguments that while I sympathize with her for having a serious chronic illness, I'm no longer willing to do all kinds of favors for her. I've given her rides to doctor appointments and spent hours with her there, went grocery shopping for her many times, given her hundreds of dollars, brought her homemade baked goods, and tried to be a good listener and encourage her when she gets depressed. In return, all I've gotten is more requests and a bunch of grief when I'm unwilling or unable to fulfill her demands. I'm sick and tired of her using her illness to guilt me into doing things for her because, as she says, I'm supposed to be her friend. Well, like Steve says, I'm her friend but she's not my friend, not the way she's acting.

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 2 года назад +5

      @@bigbadbrif You're "sort of' taking a break? Lol! I think you'll find that you'll love the peacefulness from that break so much that the "break" will turn into a permanent "blocking". Don't feel guilty about it either, cos while you're looking after everyone else's mental health, who is looking after yours? Look after yourself first!
      I've been there a few times. I was a "pushover" for everyone for too long. Enabling them to be mindless users. I got rid of all of them a couple years ago and I've never been happier!

    • @sophisticatedmm3632
      @sophisticatedmm3632 2 года назад +5

      @@bigbadbrif
      Bow out quickly from that needy friend

    • @nottthereyet4872
      @nottthereyet4872 2 года назад +4

      But close family who make more than this retired couple keeps asking and manipulating us. How do we make that stop without bad feelings? We don't have the same income as when we were working.

  • @jazzytrujillo6747
    @jazzytrujillo6747 4 года назад +195

    It's crazy I don't even look like I have money but everyone wants loans for ridiculous reasons. Can I just have one real friend in this lifetime please.🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 2 года назад +21

      Learn the word "no" and use it often! Just say you haven't got it at the moment or that you don't lend out money.

    • @sensimania
      @sensimania 2 года назад +17

      @@mrbantumusic I know that its draining,, I've been there. My point was that the sooner people know that you have boundaries on the topic, the sooner you'll know who your real friends are (by assessing who has a problem with your boundaries, and those who you never hear from again because they only stuck around for what you can do for them).
      Also, after implementing your boundaries, don't be afraid to cut people out of your life (particularly those who have proven to be users and those who don't respect your boundaries).
      It's not possible to be a "people pleaser" and not feel drained!

    • @PlayActiv
      @PlayActiv 2 года назад +1

      I am here. I would never ask you for money or other favors. Why? Because i am tired of giving loans to my so called friends. Yesterday, i finnally said NO to a friend who wanted $1000. Do you believe the nerve he had to ask me? So rude.

    • @angelosorte5464
      @angelosorte5464 Год назад +1

      😳...so sad and sorry for that.......

    • @Sexperience
      @Sexperience Год назад +1

      Can u give me a loan please sis?
      I feel you. I know this feelings.

  • @erieb720
    @erieb720 6 лет назад +307

    Amen. Don't be 911 in everyone's life.

    • @SSA41416
      @SSA41416 Год назад +6

      Couldn’t’ve said it any better

    • @jacobgrammer2022
      @jacobgrammer2022 Год назад +3

      Can’t have said it any better

  • @erieb720
    @erieb720 5 лет назад +82

    Amen Steve put it straight. Stop helping grown folks. Let them figure it out so they can grow up.

  • @kdlivin1618
    @kdlivin1618 6 лет назад +343

    And now i have no friends and i am TRULY okay with that 🙌🏾

    • @SuperBerya
      @SuperBerya 6 лет назад +16

      Kenesha Davis 👍🙌👍👍😊 it feels the best for me too. No stress 👌

    • @gorgainde1978
      @gorgainde1978 5 лет назад +5

      I want to be your friend

    • @m3tbii
      @m3tbii 5 лет назад +4

      I’m going to change schools bcs of fake friends.

    • @gorgainde1978
      @gorgainde1978 5 лет назад +2

      I want to be your friend

    • @gorgainde1978
      @gorgainde1978 5 лет назад +2

      @@m3tbii don't do that just stay an change new friends

  • @June2U
    @June2U 6 лет назад +389

    I learned that years ago... don’t accept one sided friendship

    • @grandeurglory5030
      @grandeurglory5030 6 лет назад +7

      " one sided friendship"

    • @lilyflacks485
      @lilyflacks485 5 лет назад +15

      @@grandeurglory5030 3 months ago!! Still upset that I had let it go on so long,, being used up for money and time. The only payments I got were compliments. The money fairy has left my house.

    • @worldwidebirthdaycelebrations
      @worldwidebirthdaycelebrations 3 года назад +8

      They'll suck the life out of you!

    • @salmamkindu868
      @salmamkindu868 2 года назад +8

      Exactly. . I have no friends no husband and no boyfriend and I'm not looking for any of them.

    • @Pranavshashi
      @Pranavshashi 2 года назад

      Congratulations

  • @jacquelinemanzano9328
    @jacquelinemanzano9328 4 года назад +72

    Great advice. I built a little cage for my phone and the phone lives there 24 - 7. The only time I take it out is when I leave my home in case of emergency. I do not text, voicemail or answer my phone unless its my immediate family. I do not answer my door unless I feel like it. I do not loan and I do not borrow money. Regardless whether or not its a family member, the same applies. I finally realized that 'genetics" has absolutely nothing to do with my Bank Account. I have no tolerance for fake people on any level.

    • @erickabrown1684
      @erickabrown1684 3 года назад +2

      I absolutely love this comment!

    • @awesomewxyz7083
      @awesomewxyz7083 3 года назад +5

      Buddy but I hope you do something to help out the poor and the needy in your community.
      Helping out your immediate family members is alright but I don't think you can truly be happy/fulfilled in life without helping those you don't have to. Maybe im wrong.... just a young adult here

    • @Njoumanoura
      @Njoumanoura 2 года назад

      The last scentence HIT ME. AWESOME SAID!

  • @natinatyoutube
    @natinatyoutube 6 лет назад +376

    "she always call me when she needs something from me" well girl you always pick up the damn phone. People treat you how you allow them to.

    • @grandeurglory5030
      @grandeurglory5030 6 лет назад +20

      "People treat you how you allow them to"...

    • @natinatyoutube
      @natinatyoutube 5 лет назад +3

      Glory Grandeur Yeah, I live by that my friend ! Greetings from Switzerland☺️

    • @thehitman8026
      @thehitman8026 5 лет назад +6

      My twin sister I cut off recently because of this. Glad Steve brought this topic on the show. I learned to just walk away I'm not responsible for my sister's well being. Now we don't talk anymore.

    • @thehitman8026
      @thehitman8026 5 лет назад +15

      Needy people breeds - DEPENDENCY.

    • @thehitman8026
      @thehitman8026 5 лет назад +3

      DAMN! Steve hit that nail straight on the head...LUV IT!

  • @annikiemabona9653
    @annikiemabona9653 4 года назад +22

    For the first time in my life (now age 29) I have given myself the gift of deleting and blocking people's contacts in 2020. It's the most liberating things to draw the line and not 👏tolerate👏 being👏 used 👏...

  • @DanielleGillmoreJohnson
    @DanielleGillmoreJohnson 6 лет назад +80

    I learned this lesson years ago. I had that one friend who only called when she needed something. I stopped answering the phone and wouldn't respond to emails. No more problems with that so-called friend. I was her friend, but she wasn't mine. I was glad to sever that tie. Don't miss the contact.

  • @leahc9723
    @leahc9723 4 года назад +24

    Yep. This was me. I stopped doing favors for all these people that didn't do anything for me. I know have a small circle of friends, but we will do anything for each other.

  • @nadde337
    @nadde337 6 лет назад +285

    This was me a couple of years ago. Then I cut all the toxic people out of my life and made my circle smaller.

    • @yasminsayeed8125
      @yasminsayeed8125 6 лет назад +3

      Sabrina Pinada loveee your Dp

    • @desiretakei5355
      @desiretakei5355 6 лет назад +9

      Sabrina Pinada Currently doing that. It is so cleansing

    • @SplendidNinja
      @SplendidNinja 6 лет назад +13

      Same, too many people will take your kindness for weakness. Sucks that you can be a good person and most will just take advantage.

    • @thehitman8026
      @thehitman8026 5 лет назад +4

      I cut everybody who was needy now I'm alone 😥

    • @lilyflacks485
      @lilyflacks485 5 лет назад

      @@SplendidNinja Exactly. AND your generosity for being super-rich.

  • @1c2h3e4u5n6g
    @1c2h3e4u5n6g Год назад +15

    I have a friend like that, I deliberately distanced myself from her. It’s exhausting when someone is always trying to get what they can out of you.

  • @matthewcraig8926
    @matthewcraig8926 Год назад +7

    My friend for 40 years has constantly asking me for money over the entirety of our relationship. I finally blocked thier number and called it quits. I realize I was an enabler. But now I am not. I feel so relieved. This was great advice, and confirmation. I left my voice mail full Thanks

  • @MONSTERaider
    @MONSTERaider 2 года назад +38

    Never take true friendship for granted, me and my two best friends help each other a lot, we've been friends for 21 years since we were in mid school, we still talk almost every day and they're both like a family to me. So try to find close friends who care for you as you care for them.

    • @TNT31414
      @TNT31414 8 месяцев назад +2

      Rare!

  • @louellaramos4433
    @louellaramos4433 4 года назад +44

    Best advice I heard.My so called friends always get me because they know that they have helped me at some point in their life but what gets me is they never include me in their parties or plain get togethers but knows how to call me when they want me to bake something for them.Yes I do and it makes me feel like I am some kind of slave or they don't respect me.That idea to block calls is great.

    • @Lunga_luh
      @Lunga_luh Год назад

      I’m currently going through that. My friend helped me live at her place before while I was paying half the rent and contributing equally towards groceries and electricity. I have my own place now and whenever she needs help she calls me be it sleepovers or a week long stay but when she goes out to events and markets she goes with her real friends. I think she feels like I owe her because she helped me. I really don’t know what to do🤦‍♀️

  • @lilyflacks485
    @lilyflacks485 5 лет назад +22

    Here is another one. One couple with whom we would do to lunch: If their portion of the bill was less, then we paid only our portion of the bill. If their portion of the bill was higher, then they suggested we "split" the bill. So now, we always insist on separate checks.

  • @comecog
    @comecog 3 года назад +31

    I dealt with someone like that before, and I unfriended her on social media about a year ago and now she's resurfaced and is trying to reach out to me again. My issue with her is she always needs rides. She doesn't drive and lives about 20 minutes away. Whether it be for appointments, family emergencies, hanging out, etc it seems like I'm the only person she calls. It started to become more like a chore and was getting tired of it. So I ghosted her for a while. On top of that her life is full of drama, i.e baby daddies, etc. She doesn't handle criticism well so that's why I've never told her off. She takes it as people belittling her, or looking down on her from their high horses, which is not my intent. I actually felt a sign of relief not communicating with her for almost a year.

    • @ccleavemebe4790
      @ccleavemebe4790 Год назад +7

      Block her again

    • @karmasutra4774
      @karmasutra4774 10 месяцев назад +4

      Say no. I have a friend that makes way more money and asks me for airport rides - it's an hour each way. I say no .. then she asks others. She is always interested in having company and makes you feel like a number. But she is fun. I just say no. Friends shouldn't ask friend for favors like that. Those are big asks.

  • @PetsNPatients
    @PetsNPatients Год назад +4

    Yes, helped in social service work for 10 years, changed my number. Don't be everyone's 911, that's best advice ever.

  • @onikagivans2524
    @onikagivans2524 6 лет назад +47

    I can 100% relate to this..good advice steve

  • @TheClassictvfan
    @TheClassictvfan 5 лет назад +18

    You guys aren't friends, you're acquaintances. Nothing wrong with that just accept that this is the nature of your relationship and decide if shes someone you want to do professional favors for.

  • @worldwidebirthdaycelebrations
    @worldwidebirthdaycelebrations 3 года назад +9

    You can always tell a one sided friendship, when you're always the one, checking, giving, and listening! Selfish people will suck the life out of you, because they're taught from small that life revolves always, only, around them! I work around some of them! Different movie, every day!

  • @theblacksorrow
    @theblacksorrow 5 лет назад +22

    absolutely ... and i don't usually answer unknown phone numbers because some ppl think they're slick and call me from someone else's phone LOL

    • @zelinabutter5341
      @zelinabutter5341 5 лет назад +5

      Yeah this dude called me from the corner store a year after he told me to block his number, "hi can I come over? I'm right down the street "

  • @qaisershahzad2188
    @qaisershahzad2188 4 года назад +12

    Dont enter into game of giving and receiving favours. Not only you lose money etc but you also lose ppl around you. Just stay real

  • @ireneruhana2764
    @ireneruhana2764 6 лет назад +41

    This was me 3 yrs ago . I don't help friend any more

  • @mikhailvetisov8325
    @mikhailvetisov8325 5 лет назад +15

    some of my friend is using different tactic.he calls and ask me how are you my friend ? long time no see you.i miss you a lot. than he ask me can you do some favor?can you help me? i helped him few times before. .from now on every times he calls me my answer is: i am sorry ask someone else for help not me.what i learned from my experience people do not respect weak people.they respect more stronger people.you have learn how to say NO.if you do not respect yourself than people never gonna respect you.
    busy

  • @sabrikrs5765
    @sabrikrs5765 6 лет назад +47

    This man is cool as hell!

  • @WowDaniX
    @WowDaniX Год назад +6

    I needed this message today! I keep attracting one sided friendships.

    • @Heythere2810
      @Heythere2810 29 дней назад

      Learn to say “no” and have boundaries.

  • @justallah2785
    @justallah2785 4 года назад +7

    The more I think about it the more I realize that this ultimate friend is the Supreme Being that allows us to exist and provides for us whether we are grateful or not. He is free and independent of all need. Subhaanallah!

  • @pinkchastity
    @pinkchastity 5 лет назад +55

    I do not like that. Stop calling my phone asking for things I don't ask you for. I don't ask no one for anything so keep my same energy. I don't have no kids okay

    • @Nicole-fb6fr
      @Nicole-fb6fr 4 года назад +7

      Exactly! That's why I don't ask people for favours and I'm not wasting my energy for them.

  • @lexxc5594
    @lexxc5594 6 лет назад +24

    Do it wrong. She won’t ask you for nothin else. Hahaha

  • @galady8632
    @galady8632 2 года назад +2

    I never setup Voice-mail on my cellphones. That eliminates having to bother checking, deleting or blocking messages. I do not answer calls from #s I do not recognize. Unless I have a scheduled appointment I do not answer my door. I pay the bills, I have full control over those decisions. I am not a bank so I do not have a loan department. The 'Bank of Me' does not exist. In my world being an adult includes the ability to accept a negative or positive response to a request. If someone asks for something and my response offends them I shake their hand and say 'have a good life' and walk away ... it is a powerful experience. They didn't want a friend, they wanted someone they could manipulate. That definitely is NOT me! Every 16-18 months I do an Emotional Housecleaning - I eliminate people from my life that only want to use me for their benefit. Leeches are the opposite of a necessity in my life. I have a strong, small, core group of cherished friends. We do not place unrealistic expectations on one another. True friendship is a 2-way relationship.

  • @Rohityadav_17
    @Rohityadav_17 4 года назад +18

    I had 708 contacts before i watched this video and now i have 72 after watching it. 😂

  • @londonboy956
    @londonboy956 3 года назад +17

    My friend only just asked me a few days for £40 and now his asking for 10 again today. Honestly makes me so tired that haven't even responded to his message. I've only got money off him once ever in life and have asked him before when I actually needed it from him. But he never gave it to me and said he was broke. Thing is he never pays me back ever, thinks I just grow money off trees to hand it to him. I don't mind helping him out here and then but when it becomes a habit and he expects it everytime then it becomes annoying.

    • @JoseRosales-sc5ml
      @JoseRosales-sc5ml Год назад

      I got the same problem. It exhausted . 40 than say 50. I am ignored he keep getting mad. Call me weird. I like helping but now it getting on point is annoying. I lost mine job. He know and he keep asking. I wanna block but i feel bad

    • @margaretwebb389
      @margaretwebb389 20 дней назад

      Tell these guys that their credit is ruined with you, and until you pay me for past debts, unwilling to loan/give any more! End of story

  • @rikanejose2611
    @rikanejose2611 5 лет назад +37

    Steve is funnier when he's being serious and real....I love Steve man 😂😂😂

  • @nickiratliff84
    @nickiratliff84 5 лет назад +8

    So, be a bad person because that's how others treat you? Why not just cut them out of your life or have strict boundaries in place if you can't cut them out. Why lower ourselves&our minerals because others aren't willing to act right? That just makes us bad people with them. Treat others how you want to be treated, and if you're not treated right just remove them from your life so you're not dragged down further with the negative people.

  • @phannah143
    @phannah143 3 года назад +5

    Its okay to help once since thats what friends for but to make it a habit is a nono. And worst you cant even remember when that friend helps you. The fact you're working hard on your own cause you know noone can help you but yourself yet they are easy on them asking your help ... one sided friendship. Learn to say no! I say no all the time to my friends lets see if they'll stay if they dont that explains. They are only using me.

  • @anonymousperson1327
    @anonymousperson1327 6 лет назад +36

    Some of us who get business phone calls can't let our voice mail fill up. Plus, there are times when friends and family members may call you and it could actually be very important (something to your benefit), or an emergency that affects you.
    At the end of the day, we have to just put on our big girl underpants and speak up. I would talk to her about the situation and let her know how I feel. If she still continued to do that, I would then send her a text message letting her know that the friendship will not continue because it's one-sided. I'm the type of person who believes in closure. I think only with proper closure are we truly able to forgive people and move forward!

    • @cnsummers4086
      @cnsummers4086 6 лет назад +2

      Anonymous Person Exactly

    • @CasandraLondon
      @CasandraLondon 5 лет назад

      Well said

    • @rogergarrison4271
      @rogergarrison4271 2 года назад

      Man probably gotta a whole separate business line he's got an assistant answering so he can afford to say that lol

  • @grechellgodoy3055
    @grechellgodoy3055 6 лет назад +54

    I really needed to hear this. I’m always dealing with people like this but I am such a giving person it works against me sometimes 😩

    • @fabulouslifeinchrist1349
      @fabulouslifeinchrist1349 5 лет назад +7

      don't let people walk all over you. If they only hit you up with requests for money, I have one right now in my messages, do not respond. They may learn some manners, even if they are extended family, to call you and say hi and hang out or some normal behavior.

    • @justallah2785
      @justallah2785 4 года назад +7

      It's ok to say No! & not give a reason. If the answer always has to be yes why would anyone bother to ask?

    • @jimohabiodun4661
      @jimohabiodun4661 4 года назад +1

      Its normal and it doesn't matter if they appreciate you. God does.. Just be careful not to be used by stupid and ingrate people.

    • @galady8632
      @galady8632 2 года назад +1

      Being such a 'giving person' doesn't require that you 'give someone the power to take advantage of you'. 'Giving yourself the power to say No Thank You' is being good to yourself. We teach people how we allow them to treat us. Anyone that asks a favor should be as willing to accept a negative response as a positive one. If not they are immature and not true friends - they are 'abusers' and toxic.

  • @sensimania
    @sensimania 2 года назад +6

    Judging by all these comments, its quite worrying (and depressing) that this video has hit home for so many people.
    I've cut out a fair amount of people from my life once I realised the amount of things I did for people which were never reciprocated. The realisation came when my life became VERY busy. I was working full time and decided to also study full time at university. Who told me to do that?! I was a walking zombie, lol! But I'm glad I did, because it showed me the people who didn't care about me, my (lack of) time, or my wellbeing as long as they got what they wanted out of me. Its like these people didn't want to acknowledge or comprehend how stressful my life was during that time, and never asked me how I was or how my studies at university was going. They just continued asking for favours. I cut them off years ago. I occasionally hear about what some of these people are up to these days, and guess what?! They're still where I left them, with nothing much going on in their lives apart from using people and creating drama - while my life is peaceful and stress free. Good riddance!
    Now I can spot an opportunist from a mile away and nip that in the bud before that behaviour even begins.

    • @sophisticatedmm3632
      @sophisticatedmm3632 2 года назад +2

      Virtual hi five I can relate to this as well. I've had people befriend me at church to ask for favors/ car rides & I grew tired if it. Once you say No then they have a funky attitude about it.

    • @antoniobacic5674
      @antoniobacic5674 Год назад +1

      Already by the end of the second sentence I recognized a lot of intelligence in your comment. Well done, lady.

  • @akirahana5779
    @akirahana5779 3 года назад +12

    Steve : That's what I give myself for christmas.
    Me: RESPECT
    I love his advice. The things about Takers is they probably do some favours for you when you don't even ask for it (3 at max lol). So you feel bad about not helping them. They'll turn the situation to make you feel like you're a bad person. Many times, when I say 'sorry,I can't help' they will leave me on read for a long time before catching up with me again. I realized this many times, yet it's hard for me to say no because she's my best friend, she make it look real..like she care about me. Idek,hmm

    • @londonboy956
      @londonboy956 3 года назад +2

      My friend is actually the same, thing is friendship like that won't last. Cuz like me you always have that in the back of yr mind. I just don't make a effort anymore with my friend and they still carry on ringing and texting for favours. Thing is when you help people like that, they won't ever go unless you block them and will expect you to keep helping them. Once you say no to them and stop helping them, just watch how your friendship will change and they will contact you less.

  • @younessm6434
    @younessm6434 6 лет назад +28

    well said steve

  • @kshitijchoudhary3688
    @kshitijchoudhary3688 3 месяца назад +1

    Steve started saying, people that are not your children….. wow man!! This guy is great!!! 😊

  • @jackie3445
    @jackie3445 5 лет назад +6

    I will block a person in a heartbeat.

  • @mysticallavish1360
    @mysticallavish1360 4 года назад +6

    I needed hear this!! So true!! Only text when they need a favor, no more of this starting now!

    • @Jeremy-76
      @Jeremy-76 4 года назад

      It’s sad

    • @user-xp4ov5od8t
      @user-xp4ov5od8t 3 года назад +3

      favours work both ways. if you have friends who are constantly asking for favours and offering nothing in return you have to cut them off.

    • @user-xp4ov5od8t
      @user-xp4ov5od8t 3 года назад +3

      if you do not cut them off they will manipulate you and use you whenever they feel like it.

    • @frvrfierce9060
      @frvrfierce9060 2 года назад

      Crazy how hard it is to break this..

  • @turbanmama2525
    @turbanmama2525 6 лет назад +7

    If i only knew this 4 years ago. IT would have save me Some time. O well lesson learend. Toxic people removed.Fresh and feeling blessed.

  • @inspiringseniors7874
    @inspiringseniors7874 2 года назад +3

    I have a friend who only calls me when she wants something. One day I decided to be upfront with her so I called her and said straight up, we have been friends for awhile but I noticed that you only call me when you want something. She apologized and since then our friendship has been much better.

  • @Shingo_Cosplay
    @Shingo_Cosplay 5 лет назад +5

    Had such ppl around me and eventually i cut ties with them, such a pain and a tiring process. They are not friends.

  • @JF32304
    @JF32304 3 года назад +2

    I have a lot of blocked contacts. LOL! 😆🤣😂

  • @libriansana8562
    @libriansana8562 4 года назад +10

    Dont you become 911 in everybody's life... hell yeah....

  • @edwardlewis1963
    @edwardlewis1963 3 года назад +5

    "You are her friend; she is not your friend."

  • @kennettabradford6566
    @kennettabradford6566 2 года назад +3

    Yep steve is 100% correct you're not obligated to take care of grown people thats not your kids.

  • @JRob594
    @JRob594 4 года назад +9

    I literally had this same problem awhile back I just cut all toxic people out my life I can't deal with being used or taking advantage of

    • @frvrfierce9060
      @frvrfierce9060 2 года назад +1

      I've been at this for years..seems like every year more people show their true colors & I constantly have to drop people because people play their roles but people can only fake for so long..💯💯🎯

  • @tashawilliams8093
    @tashawilliams8093 3 года назад +5

    It seems like people get confused when I rarely ask for anything.

  • @Shewas-kathybates
    @Shewas-kathybates 6 лет назад +18

    I miss the “we can do it together” what happened to that? Four hours tho 😂

  • @masoumeh416
    @masoumeh416 5 лет назад +5

    Steve, I always tell my family and friends, if you call me and I don't answer, if its an emergency CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES - otherwise I will call you when I am free

  • @fabulouslifeinchrist1349
    @fabulouslifeinchrist1349 5 лет назад +12

    I am basically down to NO close girlfriends. I still talk to one lady from college. I usually get calls when people want me to buy Mary Kay, Give them money for one thing or another, baby showers, etc. I used to call my friend before she got married and we would go and eat and watch a movie or something like that...after she met her man, she told me to plan it if I wanted to go that she was too busy. It got to where she never even invited me for her son's graduation, who I used to babysit, because she got NEW friends and moved on. Well, she calls me out of the blue to come to a party for Mary Kay. I went once and bought a couple of things. I stopped going or responding to her coz I realized she only hits me up when she is promoting Mary Kay. I have other people who used to call me just to ask for money and if I did not respond right away they got mad. I finally told one of them I am going to school and need my money back. Yeah, I have cousins, uncles, and aunties who do the same. They never call or tell me when their child is sick but when they need to ask for money one thing or another, they call and do small talk. I have become a hermit and only hang out with my siblings and church people now because of the cycle. I put a stop to the fake Friendships and Friends.

  • @christinapopescu9665
    @christinapopescu9665 2 года назад +2

    I needed to hear this, im not responsible for other ppl happiness

    • @PlayActiv
      @PlayActiv 2 года назад

      Multi sunt prieteni toxici. Ieri un prieten mi-a cerut 1000 euro. In sfarsit am zis NU. Asa bine ma simt, nu ai idee.

  • @vwoolford1
    @vwoolford1 6 лет назад +7

    Preach it, Steve!

  • @Aria3210
    @Aria3210 6 лет назад +9

    This sounds just like me ! wow! the job, the "friend ", the outfit! lol It's crazy sometimes how you can't see your problem or the solution to your problem until you see it on someone else. For me I started to test my "friend" a little. told them the hotel was full for those days or something like that and surprise surprise the phone calls stopped on it's own. :/

  • @bonniedawson3112
    @bonniedawson3112 3 года назад +3

    I had SO Called friends like that ! We don't talk anymore ! Cuz it's always something with them !

  • @BeautifulDreamerK
    @BeautifulDreamerK 3 года назад +4

    I had a friend who accused me of being one sided bc I never hung out when she wanted to and she always initiated. I told her I was overwhelmed with many things and that I would get back to her when I had time off. Also- she expected to hang out EVERY WEEK. When I got married, I had the ceremony in church and had the reception elsewhere. During my wedding she said, “no wonder why you were so busy. You were planning two weddings!” 🙄 Catholic weddings have a lot of requirements that come with the ceremony. Also, I’ve noticed that she always wants to ask about me and my life events with why I’m up to - very nosy. She will share general things about her but will hide other things.

    • @ginnymugure9215
      @ginnymugure9215 2 года назад +1

      I honestly think your friend was looking for someone she could share with deeply. However, she may have felt that she was more interested in your life than you were with hers. For some people it is very difficult to open up and share your struggles unless you are sure the person cares. Or sometimes she may feel you are going through enough already she does not want to burden you with her own issues. Maybe next time you could take time to probe more and ask leading questions, and not share about your life first, make it about her, and see if she will open up. If not, then I hope she has someone she is able to talk to freely, even if it is a therapist.

  • @CarlJames10
    @CarlJames10 2 года назад +2

    I don’t mind helping friends in need at all. Problem is I have a co worker who’s always buying Jordan’s on payday, expensive brands n stuff like that. by the time it’s Monday , 4 days before Friday (payday) I’ll always get a can I borrow $ so I can pay this bill or that.
    Today I finally said no. Huge weight off my shoulders. I know I’m not obligated but I did feel bad but I also didn’t like being the 911 like Steve said. (I had to look it up to see what others would say in my case haha)

  • @JRob594
    @JRob594 5 лет назад +4

    I learned this a long time ago treat them how they treat you people only do what you allow them to do

  • @Jadeserphant
    @Jadeserphant 2 года назад

    Man, I needed to hear that today. Thanks!!!

  • @justallah2785
    @justallah2785 4 года назад +4

    Has anyone ever had a friend that they can rely on at all times has anyone ever offered themselves to be this particular friend I have seen that a the best friend is one who never needs help but is always willing to give it

    • @kayc.8283
      @kayc.8283 4 года назад +2

      I was that friend, but got used all the time. There will always come a time when you will need someone to reciprocate even if its just a little bit. But nobody ever does. They only do it for family. Now i just keep my circle small.

    • @justallah2785
      @justallah2785 4 года назад

      @@kayc.8283 that's the test! It ensures our sincerity and that we are being useful and a benefit to humanity. We are not being useful in order to extort others or just so that they will be there in our time of need. If we are being useful to humanity because this is pleasing to The Lord then we will never grow tired of doing the things that enhance our relationship with Him. He loves obliging people and He is the perfect friend I refer to in my original comment.

  • @michellerichardson3090
    @michellerichardson3090 3 года назад +2

    If shes only calling for favors, dont answer. I would have stopped helping her after the first time. That's why I have such a small group of friends now and I'm happy

  • @PianoQueennn
    @PianoQueennn 6 лет назад +6

    "Sorry, can't help you."

  • @catwoman7102
    @catwoman7102 Год назад +1

    My friends from uni make it a habit to ask me for notes, homework, exam questions. Always small talk… no real interest

  • @laj4186
    @laj4186 6 лет назад

    4 hours on Christmas Eve...I LOVE IT!

  • @gdouzas
    @gdouzas 5 лет назад

    God Bless you Steve. Take care

  • @natnat8254
    @natnat8254 5 лет назад +1

    I had the same reaction when I realised u could block people numbers 😂 😂 the best thing ever

  • @mishong3
    @mishong3 5 лет назад

    I always love to watch all Steve's shows on RUclips - thanks to youtube....

  • @giselelite8885
    @giselelite8885 2 года назад

    Great gratitude for this video !♥️⚘️🕊

  • @kandicomarawski1171
    @kandicomarawski1171 3 года назад +3

    Ugh the problem now is people can’t take a hint you don’t answer there calls they find a way to message you and complain your not answering them on Instagram or fb messenger or some other app. Even if you block them they find some way even if they have to make a second profile or use someone else’s to reach out and ask why did you block me.
    They really feel like you owe them something and how dare you not immediately respond. I have a prepaid cell phone so even though I set it up for auto pay for some reason it doesn’t go through so sometimes for a few hours one day a month my phone is down during that time I got about ten angry messages from a unfriend demanding to know why I had blocked her. Mind you this happens every month and she is aware of it maybe she forgot but like why would you automatically assume I blocked you when we had no fight no blow out no words exchanged etc unless you know your being annoying and entitled and asking for too much so when you call doesn’t go through you wonder subconsciously if the person on the other end has had it with your multiple requests a week and just decided to block you rather than deal with you anymore speaks volumes to that you are very much aware your taking advantage and your knowledge Ing that the other party has some justification to cut you off as a result.

  • @minervagalvez5937
    @minervagalvez5937 2 года назад +2

    GIRL...SET BOUNDARIES WITH YOUR FRIEND...IF SHE DOESN'T CHANGE...FIND A NEW FRIEND!!!

  • @surinder4430
    @surinder4430 3 месяца назад +1

    Facts. I got this "friend" who is a complete mooch. I'm going to block him!

  • @Lil08103
    @Lil08103 6 лет назад +7

    95% of my voicemails are booty calls.

  • @rogergarrison4271
    @rogergarrison4271 2 года назад +1

    4 hours? How many mooching contacts does the man have? Lol

  • @monarchmark
    @monarchmark 5 лет назад +1

    Amen brother...

  • @mrbenjamin4199
    @mrbenjamin4199 5 лет назад +8

    What’s wrong with just saying how you feel straight up. “ Tasha you only call when you need something and no I am not doing it this time” couple of those problem solved. I do not agree with the wait could be a real life altering emergency.

    • @bigbadbrif
      @bigbadbrif 4 года назад +8

      The problem comes when your friend is so emotionally fragile that anything you tell them straight up is taken as an attack. Even if you're just calmly, yet firmly, stating your need for them to back off with the constant requests, a drama queen will go off like, "We're supposed to be friends and that's what friends do, you're being mean, I just needed a (insert "small" favor here)."
      I have a "friend" like this and trust me, telling her the real reason I'm saying no is really that difficult. It's more trouble than it's worth. I'd rather just keep saying no until she finally gets the hint.

    • @frvrfierce9060
      @frvrfierce9060 2 года назад

      @@bigbadbrif oh man..

    • @frvrfierce9060
      @frvrfierce9060 2 года назад

      I'm gonna have to adress my "friend" like this too..I wonder what she's gonna say...what can she say if what I'm saying is true..lol

    • @sophisticatedmm3632
      @sophisticatedmm3632 2 года назад +1

      @@bigbadbrif
      I had a former church friend that was a drama queen as well. Constantly asked for favors & rides. Anyhow I finally said no & she had a funky attitude. Good Riddance. I don't have time for people taking me for granted

  • @annabellerambally3055
    @annabellerambally3055 5 лет назад

    Thank u here Mr Steve 👍

  • @BRUNETTECANARY
    @BRUNETTECANARY 11 месяцев назад +1

    Tell your friend, FRIENDSHIPS ARE GIVE AND TAKE, IF YOUR FRIEND KEEPS ASKING YOU FOR FAVORS, THAN YOU GET TO ASK THAT FRIEND FOR FAVORS IN RETURN😌😌😌😌

  • @JuanitaMichelle
    @JuanitaMichelle 6 лет назад +19

    Umm no I will not let my voicemail fill up. I do business on my phone sir. What I suggest is that she tell her “friend” straight up that she can’t do it anymore, but that she would love to hang out and catch up. Why are we so afraid to tell each other the truth?

    • @SuperBigdude77
      @SuperBigdude77 6 лет назад

      Jay George Most people are cowards bro.

    • @SDot2385
      @SDot2385 5 лет назад +2

      Jay George Thank you! Stop the passive aggressive BS and just say “no.”

    • @wesleywallace4426
      @wesleywallace4426 5 лет назад

      Jay George
      Because the truth is their relationship can’t work without one doing the other’s bidding. But sure she can tell her that to her face to give her closure.
      If she values that sort of BS.

  • @salhernandezkeyt9319
    @salhernandezkeyt9319 2 года назад

    I found myself watching this with the same tie/tie clip combo that Steve's got! ha!

  • @accountingcoach3739
    @accountingcoach3739 5 лет назад +3

    People ask you favour when u give them.

  • @priscaotsha7035
    @priscaotsha7035 6 лет назад +2

    That’s so true that what I’m about to do with one of my friends

  • @thefoodwench4848
    @thefoodwench4848 3 года назад +3

    I say the same thing now. What would you do if you didn’t know me? You’d figure it out.

  • @garysincliar
    @garysincliar 6 лет назад +8

    This is a Capricorn thing.
    I just block anyone who ring me too often and anyone who ring without texting first asking if they can ring block

  • @gosho9403
    @gosho9403 2 года назад +1

    Best lesson i ever learned

  • @titandalathepodcast8728
    @titandalathepodcast8728 5 лет назад

    Hey Steve, your mic girl has a real good time laughing on the show, i like her laughs!

  • @td2222
    @td2222 2 года назад +6

    I once knew someone who wasn't even a friend but obviously she considered herself one. I let her use me till the point that she said "I have to get pregnant before you get pregnant otherwise you can't help me anymore.."... She was crazy.

  • @WhirlOmar
    @WhirlOmar 2 года назад +2

    Easier said than done. When they're your family and friends you just don't want to blow them off either.

    • @roscojayco5527
      @roscojayco5527 10 месяцев назад +1

      Family and friends are the worse moochers.

  • @wilrobles9824
    @wilrobles9824 4 года назад +1

    Good advice.

  • @gosensgo13
    @gosensgo13 5 лет назад +3

    She won't ask no favors if she watches this show and see her then realizes it's her she's talking about

  • @ezothezoe
    @ezothezoe Год назад +4

    Just say no ‼️

  • @mbry1
    @mbry1 3 года назад +2

    Like Steve always say “Everybody who come with you can’t go with you”

  • @mmo9556
    @mmo9556 3 года назад

    Hey it's the truth....amen

  • @willcarlton9040
    @willcarlton9040 6 лет назад

    Haha "wooow" 😂

  • @TheFireproofWitch
    @TheFireproofWitch 4 года назад +3

    I have a person who keeps doing this to me, only contacts me when she wants a favour. She's not even my friend, she's the mother of my daughters best friend. My worry is that if I start saying no to favours, she'll try to cut off the friendship between our daughters.

    • @Forgetaboutthis2024
      @Forgetaboutthis2024 4 года назад +3

      Sleepy Girl I know someone I won’t name who who did this ... what you do is say “I’m busy” and forget her your daughter will meet her friend when she comes over herself