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by fizx 3600 days ago
I have a hard time saying no myself.

But hey, for the big cases, you can always go back to the person and say, "sorry, but it's not really going to work. I didn't take into account _____." If they're mad, they're mad. It's like a breakup--it's not ideal, but people change their minds about things, and everyone has to make the best of it.

Sometimes, it's like a marriage proposal to in a public venue. It's hard to say no, but later on, you get to examine your feelings, and you have to eventually make a decision that's true to yourself.

The small cases have to be practice for the big cases.

Eventually, with experience, you'll start to see the patterns, but for now, just do what's best for yourself (which may include following through with the yes).