Where do you draw the line?
By sharone74
@sharone74 (4837)
United States
January 8, 2007 8:32pm CST
When do you say enough is enough when someone is taking you for granted or jsut plain getting on your nerves?
6 responses
@ilunice (946)
• Netherlands
9 Jan 07
Every individuals has his/her own tolerance limit. When this limit is reached, the the battle line is drawn. But really, youneed not to allow the cup to be filled to the brim before you stop pouring in more liquid. Because a stich in time more than often saves nine.
@danishcanadian (28953)
• Canada
9 Jan 07
As soon as I feel that enough is enough, I speak up. I am very blunt. It's not bad to be blunt, as long as it is done with the best of intentions.
It would be hard for me to give an example, as my reaction would depend on the situation.
@sharone74 (4837)
• United States
9 Jan 07
precisely why I didn't provide one, besides for everyone each situation is unique and individual but everyone has an understanding of what is meant when I say interpersonal relations and enough is enough!
@umerasif (532)
• Pakistan
9 Jan 07
Well it depends on who the person is really. Like for instance if it is some one elder to me , I might even let it go all together. And if it is some one who is of the same age as mine or younger, I will surely tell them off in the beginning.
I would be a little reluctant doing the same to people who are elder to me since I believe there should be an element of respect which should be taken care of.
@sharone74 (4837)
• United States
9 Jan 07
There is an element of respect due to our elders true, but our elders should not be looking to take advantage of us in any way. If they do you confront elder with elder. You go to your senior peeps and you explain your problem to them and normally if they agree with your perspective they will attend to the problem. If the problem doesn't clear then then you may have to be more direct.
@charlieb1979 (392)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Sadly, this situation is all too common. For most people, it can take some drastic or dramatic event for them to say enough is enough. To recognize this situation before its too late is to be a truly good judge of people. Sadly, few people are blessed with this gift
@sharone74 (4837)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Most people see things coming however they have to get down to the end of their tether before they are prepared to make a break with the person who is taking them for granted or abusing them either emotionally or physically.
@knightsangel69 (177)
• Australia
9 Jan 07
Well i learnt the hard way..it took a car accident for me to say enough is enough... i kick myself everyday, as in my mind enough is enough was said over and over yet i did nothing about it..... so now... when i am being taken for granted or someone is just plain getting on my nerves i have learnt to say something..in a nice way of course...hehe.. life is too short to live with burdens like that when they dont need to be there.
@sharone74 (4837)
• United States
9 Jan 07
Sometimes it takes what it takes. And sometimes there is just no nice way to tell them that thir ride on the gravy train is over.