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[THEJBUGG]

One of my friends is heavily involved in a well-known MLM. She has worked her way up to the mid - level and is working to earn a car. She has been involved for about three years now. When she first started, I was very supportive but made it clear I wasn't interested at all in getting involved but I wished her well and hoped her business would be successful. I made it clear that I wasn't going to be involved so we could get that out of the way and move on.

From time to time, she brings up her business and tries to get me involved. I polititely remind her again, I'm glad she's enjoying it, I wish her well but I'm not interested.

At the end of each month, she throws parties at her house to stir up business. This month, she decided to do facials. She sends a monthly email and I've never told her not to send me emails, I just read them and delete them as soon as I get them.

I got a text yesterday from her saying (paraphrasing, "Hey I'm having this facial night and I'd love for you to come. But even if you don't want to be involved, come and we can hang out." I texted her back and said "I'd love to hang out with you but I'm not interested in facials. It's ok if you only want people to come that are interested in your product, I understand. Let me know if you want me to come hang out or not. Either way is fine w/ me." I was trying to be polite and diplomatic but also get my point across...I'm still not interested in your business.

I get a text back saying "Do you even know what a facial is? Then she goes on to explain what a facial yes...yes I know what they are...NO I do not like them....and then she says, "Only one person from my downline is coming, I was wondering if you'd be my model so she can see how to do a facial." What part of No I'm not interested is unclear?

I like this friend. I really do. But MLM's really mess with friendships and I HATE them.

Thanks for letting me vent. Oh, and I'm going to be busy tonight..ha ha