I Am Feeling Helpless
By jaishankar
@Shivram59 (40154)
India
April 8, 2025 1:24pm CST
It is going to be a quarter to 12 at night here. My friends have come. They seem hell bent to spoil my night. I'm gossiping with them; but it's my study time.
One of my bad habits is that I can't ignore anybody; can't say to them "enough is enough". They should realise my problem; but I know they won't.
I'm waiting when they leave.It depends on them.
How I wish I can be a little strict.
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6 responses
@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
8 Apr
You are so funny. Ok; I'll do that. In fact; I'm going to do that right now.Noe they are ta ll king to my wife and I'm now in my kitchen looking for some sweets for them. I'll go back and pretend to be completely exhausted and sleepy. Thanks for the great suggestions.
I had been away from home for last seven days. So could not view your posts. There I was very busy. Tomorrow I'll visit your profile.
I hope you understand.3 people like this
@akalinus (44280)
• United States
8 Apr
@Shivram59 I have not been here much because people need me to do things. After I read your post, I wondered if it was rude to act like you are tired, but you need to get people to go home. Your wife needs rest too.
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@DaddyEvil (145592)
• United States
8 Apr
I would politely tell them I needed to get to bed so they needed to go home. If they don't respond to polite, ask your wife to help you get them out the door.
Some friends don't care if they bother you at all hours... You have to learn how to let them know it's time to go home.
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@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
8 Apr
I agree. They should realize my situation. @ Joe Ann has suggested me some funny tricks. I will try them. And as you say; I need to learn how to be clear and "straightforward".Definitely I will do it. I need to change myself. Too much of anything is bad
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@DaddyEvil (145592)
• United States
8 Apr
@Shivram59 Sometimes it's hard to deny friends... You know they miss you, too.
I hope you figure the situation out and manage to get some study time and some good sleep tonight. Good luck!
Sometimes it's hard to deny friends... You know they miss you, too.
I hope you figure the situation out and manage to get some study time and some good sleep tonight. Good luck!2 people like this
@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
9 Apr
@DaddyEvil Thanks. Last night I served them sweets and; for the first time in my life; decided to tell them frankly what I wanted. I was polite; but firm. They understood and left after a few minutes.
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@kareng (72176)
• United States
9 Apr
@Shivram59 Awesome. I hope you got enough sleep!
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@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
9 Apr
Thank you; my friend. That's what I finally did. After treating them with sweets I frankly told them I wanted to sleep now. That was the first time I was so frank.They understood and left after a few minutes.
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@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
9 Apr
@kareng After they left I studied Sanskrit for half an hour and then went to bed. I had a sound sleep.
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@kaylachan (76763)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Apr
Just pick up your book and start studying if you can't bring yourself to speak up. They should eventually get the hint.
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@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
9 Apr
Thank you. Last night I served them some sweets and then; for the first time in my life; summoned up the boldness to tell them politely; but strictly that I was feeling sleepy.
They realised it and and left after a few minutes.
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14946)
• Torrington, Connecticut
8 Apr
Id tell them nicely to wrap it up
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@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
9 Apr
That's what I did last night. I frankly told them I wanted to sleep and I had to do a lot of f works the next day. They understood and left.
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@Shivram59 (40154)
• India
9 Apr
Yes; I finally told them I wanted to sleep. Thereafter they left.
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