Some people really DO take advantage. It’s hard to believe because we are so nice, we can’t imagine taking advantage of other people. But other people do it. and sometimes you have to draw the line. You have the basic right as a human being to stick up for who you are and how you feel and what you need out of a friendship, relationship, whatever. Go ahead and try it once or twice…You’ll feel very empowered. Sticking up for yourself is not being mean, it’s showing people that you may be nice but you are not passive enough to be walked all over.