tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post1468973623761044628..comments2024-03-03T23:36:54.734-05:00Comments on Mama Spark's World: What to do, What to do?Mama Sparkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124372688717255658noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-27887000861112134122010-12-09T12:39:18.986-05:002010-12-09T12:39:18.986-05:00Everything I had to say has almost been said - all...Everything I had to say has almost been said - all good advice. Don't get in the middle of it. Your friend is probably 'getting' something out of it also. When it gets to be too much, she sounds like she will know it and then you will be there for comfort. It's hard to NOT caution her more than you did.Elaine Adairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664504842156046995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-38551666136485249432010-12-08T19:31:14.607-05:002010-12-08T19:31:14.607-05:00This is a hard one. Sometimes people have a period...This is a hard one. Sometimes people have a period of time in their lives where they just seem to need more than they can give. If that's the case, then your friend might sense it and is just being kind and generous. However, other people are just takers. If this is the case, your friend must find a way to manage the friendship or end it. The only thing you can do is be a really good friend Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308423156191499365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-45287853901993239092010-12-08T15:06:03.226-05:002010-12-08T15:06:03.226-05:00I think the best thing you can do is pray for her....I think the best thing you can do is pray for her. You've done the right thing by making her aware of it, now it's her call....I have some friends like that myself, they call and talk over their problems and never ask how I'm doing. That's ok. They don't have many other friends....if I can help one hurting heart, that makes me happy. As for favors, you reach a point where Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877277586697593998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-8412849702201666842010-12-08T12:32:57.529-05:002010-12-08T12:32:57.529-05:00My husband has a friend who is like that. I limit...My husband has a friend who is like that. I limit my interaction with him because I don't like the one sided relationship they have. My husband is careful how much he gives and he is aware that he is not getting back. He told me that "Jim" needs him. There are many things that have happened in "Jim's" life (divorce, horrible parents, loss of jobs) My husband says Crafty Maine Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628773754733034018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-23210562664012498982010-12-08T12:10:17.813-05:002010-12-08T12:10:17.813-05:00Your honesty and compassion are admirable. I have...Your honesty and compassion are admirable. I have no suggestions for your friend, but she is fortunate to have you.Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-67818235939048773752010-12-08T10:01:10.378-05:002010-12-08T10:01:10.378-05:00I know that it is hard to watch a friend being tak...I know that it is hard to watch a friend being taken advantage of and hurt. You have done your part and told your friend how you feel. She is a big girl and will have to stand up for herself when she is ready. Beyond that, you can be there for support and encouragement. I hope everything works out for the best. Take care and God bless, CoryCoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780628533051096481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-80801002971755660732010-12-08T09:14:24.396-05:002010-12-08T09:14:24.396-05:00We "A" type people usually have no probl...We "A" type people usually have no problem walking away from that type of person. Since your friend is aware of what is going on, she will have to decide when she's had enough, you can just be close by for support.<br /><br />CrispyCrispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03784813169069471560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-24014409459955365092010-12-08T08:33:29.895-05:002010-12-08T08:33:29.895-05:00I agree with Mrs. Goodneedle. People need to learn...I agree with Mrs. Goodneedle. People need to learn how to say no and not feel guilty about it. Thank goodness she has you.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806433527382808106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-40562680460317169322010-12-08T08:18:01.556-05:002010-12-08T08:18:01.556-05:00One thing I've learned over time is that no on...One thing I've learned over time is that no one can take advantage of another without their "permission". She needs to be strong and walk away, for her own physical health and emotional well-being.Mrs. Goodneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453388163219666450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25143942.post-72582155490259513942010-12-08T08:04:09.794-05:002010-12-08T08:04:09.794-05:00Sometimes we have these people in our lives and we...Sometimes we have these people in our lives and we know what they are and allow it in hopes it will develop into something more. It usually doesn't but I usually feel that its worth the chance if I'm doing this. And like I tell my husband...its not being taken advantage of if I'm giving of whatever it is freely and with open eyes. Its a choice I'm making. And I'm not autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.com