They say you can never have too much of a good thing because of the undesirable outcomes that typically follow. That may apply to many aspects of life, whether it’s enjoying top-notch sushi, maintaining proper water intake, or engaging in regular exercise.
Showing kindness to others is also part of that list. Give a little too much of your time and resources, and you may find yourself getting taken advantage of by the very people you tried to help out. In some cases, it includes people you’re related to.
A woman learned this lesson the hard way after her sister repeatedly forced her into watching her kids. Fed up with the entitlement, she sent an invoice for a babysitting fee. And as you might expect, it erupted in a full-blown drama that involved the entire family.
