Ok so you are a nice person but now what? You are feeling resentful and used. Now it's time to reign it in and stand your ground. No more nicey nice for this family. They are rude, selfish brats. What would you do if this was a child? Some people are not nice and just because you are nice doesn't mean you have to be a pushover. I had a daycare mom exactly like this. In the end I just felt anger and resentment so I stopped being nice to her. Stopped doing any favours and just focused on the kids. She never ever did one thing for me in the 3.5 years I took care of her kids. She wouldn't even give me a reference for new families. She said she would but when they'd call she wouldn't call them back. Selfish selfish selfish!! My advice is to trust what your heart is saying here. Stop the co-dependent behaviours and stick to your rules.

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