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Doing favors for friends and co-workers is just part of being a decent person, right?
After all, a world where nobody helps out others would be a pretty miserable place.
In fact, it has all the makings of a post-apocalypse movie.
Now hes cut off the free rides, but asked netizens if doing so makes him a jerk.
No complaints, no favors asked in return.
Turns out, nope.
He flat-out refused and said he doesnt givemoneyto friends or co-workers.
For OP, it wasnt about the dollar, it was the principle.
After all those free rides, the least his co-worker could do was return a tiny favor.
But instead of being empathetic, the guy acted like he was being asked for aloanwith interest.
That moment of pettiness made something click for OP.
The co-worker wasnt happy about it, calling him petty.
But really, was it petty or just setting boundaries?
OP has since turned to netizens to ask if pulling the free taxifavormade him a jerk.
But is drawing the line really petty?
Setting boundaries is a must for any relationship, whether its with friends, family, or coworkers.
So, what are the best ways to establish and maintain healthy boundaries?
We went looking for answers.
When youre communicating your boundaries, its best to be clear, direct, and confident.
Dont confuse being direct with being mean, though.
Youre simply helping the other person understand what you need, which usually makes things easier for everyone.
Perhaps OP laid down the law a little too harshly, but who can blame him?
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