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Jul 2025
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Taking advantage of a kind heart! say NO...

Mufti Ismail Menk
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Struggle to say no? Kind-hearted people often get pressured into things they regret. Do you set boundaries, or do others take advantage? True friends respect limits—do yours? The regret of giving in is worse than the discomfort of refusing.

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