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All Things in Moderation

Submitted by Adfecto on March 20, 2008 - 08:28.

Any good thing if taken to its extreme can be harmful. Extreme generosity is not healthy for the giver or the receiver of the gifts. Explaining this balance to your friend is important but getting him/her to grasp it may not be so easy. A person who is unable to balance the financial aspects of their life may have emotional issues that are the root cause (in this case therapy can be very helpful) and they may not (in this case being firm with your friend may be the solution). It isn't easy to change someone so I recommend just being a good friend to them and doing your part to boost them up emotionally while not draining them financially.

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