Any tips on how to repel you're friends who take advantage on you?

Question

my friends seems like takes advantage of me often like pick them up from home send them to college or mall,they think that im not aware of what they were doing.

How can i stand out for myself while at the same time of not breaking the relationship?

Answer 1

Tricky.

You could tell her that

You need some time for yourself because

you do things for people all the time

Tell her shes no problem taking places but

You want some alone time.

Answer 2

Tell them we can still be friends but quit taking advantage of me.

Answer 3

Just say you have a life that doesn't include being used by friends.

Answer 4

If they just need a ride, they might just be imposing and not realizing it. I would just make an excuse when you don't want to go and say you're really busy or something.  

Answer 5

just tell them that your not there to be a personal driver for them.  tell them that they need to start treating you better instead of using you.  

Answer 6

I think you should try an ironical approach.for instance if they take advantage of you next time just say "yeah thnks guyz ur really good to me"it will give them the idea without hurting them much

Answer 7

Happens Here All The Time.

Just make excuses why you cant drop them off just say i m really busy right now i cant. or say i have alot of work to catch up  

Answer 8

Well, i don't think they sound like real friends! But anyway just talk to them and if they keep taking advantage of you... than there really not real friends. I would just say hey guys i really cant keep driving you guys around... but be nice about it! ... good luck!

Answer 9

just be upfront..tell them straight up,

Im cool with hanging out with you but I'm not gonna be your little slave taking you everywhere you please! don't get me wrong I don't mind every now & then now unless your willing to pay for gas then Im all for it!

There..thats exactly what you say! =]

Answer 10

I guess you the only one with a car huh? it is hard but just be direct with them and if they don't understand and if they get mad then i guess it would be better to get new friends because if they really were your friends they would not do that to you. or maybe they do not see it that way maybe they think that since you have a car that you might want to go to? think for a minute if they had a car would they pick you up like you do them? Hang in there and hope it all works out. I hope this helps? I'm sorry if it did not.

Answer 11

Tell them you don't like how they are treating you. If you are open to simply telling them flat out that them taking advantage of you is plainly wrong then I would do it, but of course, in situations like those you could risk hurting them and ending the relationship. You should, very calmly tell them that you aren't comfortable with certain advantages they're taking and maybe, they could respect him more. If they take it badly, maybe they weren't great friends after all.

Answer 12

The thing is, some people are going to base relationships on taking advantage so keep in mind that sometimes the relationship may not be salvagable.

Try refusing when they ask, and when you do them a favour, make sure to mention that they do "owe you one" and ask them for favours back. If they won't lift a finger, neither do you.

See after a while of *coughs* "prior engagements" if they are still loyal.