Stand Your Ground

In recent days, I observed people taking advantage of others. It really makes me think. How dare they. How can you treat someone that you love with such disrespect?

By definition: Someone that takes advantage of situations or people to get what they want. They put material and superficial things above people, and their wants over the needs of others.

"an opportunist is a dangerous person and should NEVER be trusted"

Don't let people take advantage of you. You can tell them no. Its okay to say no. You do not have to give them a reason why you cannot help them, they need to respect your decision.
If they continue to pressure you, confront them.
Tell them you feel used, and disrespected.
Stay calm and let them know you will not be taken advantage of any longer. They will resist you, stand your ground.
Finally if you are unable to get through to them, it may be time to cut all ties with them until they can respect you.

Some people are takers, and if you are not giving the problem will solve itself. You do not have to be mean to get people to stop taking advantage of you, just stay calm and be firm.
Neither you nor I deserve to be taken advantage of.

I encourage you to stand your ground.

"The greatest oak was once a little nut who held his ground"

-author unknown

Until next time. :)

♥