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Jul 16, 2025

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You said yes when you meant no 

You said yes when you meant no

It’s not their fault. You agreed to something you didn’t want to do. You said yes to avoid tension, to be helpful, or because you felt put on the spot. Then later, you feel frustrated or taken advantage of. You keep replaying the moment, wishing they had asked differently, noticed your hesitation or somehow known you weren’t okay with it. But here’s the thing: they asked. And you said yes.

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