Boundaries Over Burdens | Cleveland News

Tired of being your friend’s personal chauffeur for five years? One listener is drained from giving rides four times a week—sometimes 50 miles round trip—and the passenger’s demands are wearing thin. Miss Manners says don’t confront them bluntly; instead, slowly become unavailable with vague excuses so they’re forced to find someone else. Meanwhile, another listener is baffled by friends in their fifties hosting birthday parties where guests are expected to pay for themselves, the host, and gifts. Miss Manners advises gracefully declining—with heartfelt disappointment—so you can say no without burning bridges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3368c20bee08a252