Helping the unhelpful

OhSusanna

OhSusanna

Golden Chicken
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Would you continue to help someone who is never willing to help someone else, not even when they have the means and the abilities to do so? I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?
 
Urban Homestead

Urban Homestead

Bean Stalker
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I tend to be more forgiving when it comes to family, even when I know they don't care for others. I never stop helping family. I'm more capable of drawing boundaries with friends and acquaintances when they start taking advantage.
 
Digger

Digger

Golden Chicken
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I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?
I can't say that I've ever kept score. I don't expect anything back after doing a favor anyway. Maybe that's because I only help someone if I truly want to and not because I feel like I have some familial or societal obligation to do so.
 

vincenzosassone

Farm Hand
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Would you continue to help someone who is never willing to help someone else, not even when they have the means and the abilities to do so? I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?
I don't know exactly, since I have never lived something of this kind (I know this souds strange, but in my family we try to help each other) but I think I would help him even if he is something like a "taker". Anyway, the most important thing you need to keep in check is the relatioship you have with him in my opinion.
 
Grower

Grower

Farm Hand
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Would you continue to help someone who is never willing to help someone else, not even when they have the means and the abilities to do so? I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?
I'll only offer my assistance if it does good to the person. I find that some guidance only worsens situations; wherein the receiver can become dependent. That can only be harmful to them in the long term, so better to think it through.
 
Holii

Holii

Farm Hand
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I don't keep score either. I'm always willing to help someone if they need it and I can help. I don't really pay attention to other people in how much they help others.
 
 
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