Trick for saying no to loan requests from my sister without drama

She kept asking for $200 here and there, and it was eating at me. I started saying 'I can't do money, but I can help you look at your budget spreadsheet with you.' That stopped the requests cold after two tries. Has anyone else found a redirect that works better than just saying no?

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barbara_hall95d ago

Oh wow, that's a smart move. I heard on a podcast that offering a different kind of help instead of money makes the request feel less like a favor and more like a real solution. It puts the ball back in her court without making things awkward.

nora_park725d ago

Did you ever have a friend who always asked for rides but never offered gas money? I had one like that years ago. I started saying I was heading the opposite way or had to stop somewhere first. She eventually stopped asking and started taking the bus. It was a relief, honestly. Sometimes you just have to find a way to shift things without saying no directly.