How I tell them I don't want to do something, even if they really want me to do it?
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Updated: Mar 29, 2018
nrigaud
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Oct 24, 2016
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Explain to them that this is your life and you need to make the decisions that are best for you. Just because they want it or they want you to do it does not give them any ownership or control over your life.
spectacularOcean53
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Feb 25, 2015
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be honest, tell them directly, try not to lie or withhold your feeling, because the more you withhold, the more you are likely to hurt others
colorfulPurple21
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Apr 4, 2015
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Saying no is a skill. You just have to sau "no" thts it. Initially you will feel wierd. But ultimately you as well as people around you wont mind listening jst a clear no. They wont even feel bad. :)
naturalJet44
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Jun 29, 2015
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tell them, politely yet firmly that you dont feel comfortable doing it. and it will not be good for either sides if something's done unwillingly. listen to all sides before you make a decision. lastly i can only help you, but no one understand you better than yourself so take a lead.
JK8287
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May 16, 2016
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Sometimes if you tell them, it starts a discussion, where you have to explain yourself and end up getting convinced. Give them an answer that satisfies them without lying too overtly (or better yet lying at all), and then do what you must.
calmingDeer23
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Aug 15, 2016
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Be straight and strong. You should put yourself in first place. You are the most important thing in your life. Not any body else.
If they can't accept you, let them go away from you.
promisesR4ever
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Aug 3, 2015
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Just explain you don't feel comfortable with what they are asking you to do. They should understand. Never think you should feel like you have to do something.
keepitrealbri
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Aug 24, 2015
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Be straight up with them. Tell them its something you really don't want to do and you don't have your heart set on it at all
Nick12
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Sep 7, 2015
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Just tell them honestly. If they really care about you they'll understand and won't make a big deal about it.
allnaturalUnicorns70
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Jun 6, 2016
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Sometimes you just need to put your foot down and set your own boundaries! Being clear with yourself that a certain thing must be a certain way makes it easier to communicate that to others. Be sure, be firm and be polite!
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