If It Leads to Resentment
You’re only hurting yourself if you agree to do a favor, all the while rolling your eyes and muttering under your breath. When you notice a sense of anxiety or resentment toward a friend’s request, nip it in the bud by saying no—or offering a solution that feels more palatable. To the pal who’s always asking you to dog-watch so she can travel the world: You can’t look after Buddy this time around, but you heard there’s a fabulous pet hotel right down the street.