How to handle an overbearing friend

[ThisDreamyTurtle]

What do you say to a friend that is overbearing?

for example she invited herself to a concert I’m going to with my partner and asked if she can share our room etc. stuff like that.

how do I set boundaries in a polite way?

Laugh and say no.

Learn to say no. If they ask why you said no, tell them the truth. You don't want to.

That should be enough, and if they won't accept it, then they are no friend at all.

‘Share our room? Good one, Sarah.’

‘it’s a date night just for the two of us!’

Just be straight with her. I've got a slightly inappropriately pushy, blaggy pal. Always looking for avenues to gain something. I like her but I have no problems saying no to her.

"Ha. Absolutely not."

"Oh no, I don't fancy that."

"I'm going to say no."

etc...

Fortunately she's very thick-skinned so it's ok.