
What to say when someone asks for more
Some words that help when a relative asks for more than the budget has, said kindly and kept the same.
8 min
November 1, 2026 · 11 min
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A short letter every other Sunday: one line of the budget, one conversation to try and one small job for the fortnight.

Some words that help when a relative asks for more than the budget has, said kindly and kept the same.
8 min
How I ask my mother what is needed at home, and how I say what I can do, without it turning into a fight.
14 min