| Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: A friend of mine isn’t shy about inviting herself to anything I say I have going on in my life. For example, I was telling her about an upcoming gathering I’m planning with fellow moms in my neighborhood as a little “Mom’s night out” kind of thing, and she immediately says, “I want to go! Let me know when it is!” I’m feeling a bit territorial about my new neighborhood friends and wanting to get closer to them on my own, but also, she’s not a parent. I’m trying not to let that play into the whole thing, and as such, I’ll very likely just invite her, but now I resent her a little for forcing me into an uncomfortable position of not being able to say no without hurting her feelings. What’s your advice on handling forceful friends? — Forced Read your responses to this week’s reader question We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Column Carolyn Hax and Haben Kelati | | | | 
