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Why is my sister always stealing my money?

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You left your money in an unsafe place, and if she did it once, she thought it's easy to do it again. Make it harder for her to get to your money, and tell her to stop.

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What if my friend comes over and eats a lot of snacks? (I hid the bowl and he noticed instantly, and he eats my food behind my back when I'm in the washroom.)

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Ask him if he has enough food at home, or mention this to your parents and say you're concerned. His family might not have money to buy food, so he's getting it at your house. If that's not the case, tell him directly that he needs to be more respectful of the food situation or he's not going to be allowed to come to your house anymore.

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I have a rich friend who brought me the cheapest gift possible for my birthday. When I pointed out that it is not something I'd use, she said I can do whatever I want with it. How can I tell her her gift offended me?

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A gift should never offend you. When someone gives you any gift, accept it gracefully. If you don't like it, you can donate it. There is surely someone who would appreciate having it. It's never a good idea to count other people's money or judge a gift by how much was spent on it.

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I know someone who lives at a friend's house and works with him. He never pays for gas and rent, he sleeps on his couch, and never offers to pay a bill. What should I do?

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If it isn't your house, it's probably not your business.

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How do I get someone out of my house?

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Say you have to leave to do something and they have to leave, walk around the corner, then come back. Or you could just be up front and tell them you don't want company, and kindly ask them to go.

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I drive into town, pay for gas, and my friend never offers to pay for parking. What can I do?

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Next time, confront him with a joke and a smile, but stand your ground: "If I have to pay for your gas again, I at least expect you to pay for the parking."

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Every time I go to lunch with a friend, they always want to taste what I order. What do I do?

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This isn't a huge deal, so try not to blow it out of proportion. If this makes you really uncomfortable, maybe just tell them that in a sensitive manner. Otherwise, let them taste your food. Ask if you can taste theirs. If they want more than a bite, tell them (politely) that they need to order their own. Just don't lose a friendship over something like this.

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I paid my boyfriend's rent until I couldn't afford it anymore. He moved into my place rent free, he's always hitting on other girls and I want him out, but he won't leave. What can I do?

Rehaan Chikara

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First, peacefully ask him to correct himself. If he cannot do so, then kindly ask him to leave. But, be polite. As long as you are at no fault of your own, and haven't used any physical or verbal violence, you should be fine.

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My husband and I take my girlfriend to the casino with us. She’s strapped for cash so we pay for drinks, dinner, and I even give her a hundred to gamble with. Now she has come to expect it. What can I say?

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If she's a true friend she'll understand when you tell her no. If she's not, who needs friends like that anyway? Or if you're not into confrontation, don't tell her that you're going to the casino.

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My wife's family likes to come to our shore house and when they come, they have no problem eating and drinking our booze. The real problem is they come empty handed and they are really starting to cost us money.

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What works is telling your guests you're having a potluck supper. Like this, everyone who comes brings a plate of food/drinks etc so it's not all on one family. It works out great usually because this way you get a dessert, some drinks, etc., with no double-ups. If they refuse, they've shown their true colours and there is no reason to invite them again.

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