I have a friend who would always text me whenever she needs something.

she texted me yesterday asking me to help her with a file, and she said this: "I'm sorry I know I only text whenever I need something from you..."
The thing is, I hate asking for favours from others, I do only when I desperately needs it.. they were times when I could've asked her for help but I refused to because I don't want to be a burden on her or anyone else.. I hate that side of mine, it's like I'm weak and don't know how to hold my group properly.

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Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F

Well you have a point.. I used to hate asking for help, for the same reasons.. but what I learned is.. that people who ASK for help often get help, and unless they do it all the time and too much, generally speaking most people like helping others..

When we help others we feel good.. it helps us too.. so if you turn it round the other way.. then we should ask for help, because it doesn't burden others, it helps them because people like helping!

lubovont · 70-79, M

@Adaydreambeliever Beautifully said!!