Ten months after an amicable breakup, my ex and I were solid friends—or so I thought. Then came the phone call that shattered everything. He was in a bind. His new girlfriend's babysitter cancelled last minute, and he had the absolute audacity to ask ME to step in. His justification? The line that sent me into orbit: "I figured you'd want the practice since you want to be a mom someday." The sheer, breathtaking entitlement. I was no longer a friend; I was a free, convenient, on-call service he felt entitled to. The humiliation was instant. It became crystal clear that this "friendship" was a complete sham, existing only for his benefit. In that moment, I realized he didn't respect me, our past, or our supposed friendship. He saw me as a backup plan. My response wasn't just 'no.' It was a masterclass in setting boundaries so firm they could never be crossed again. I let him know exactly how insulting and manipulative his request was before blocking his number on every platform imaginable. The Avonetics community is in full agreement: this wasn't a simple favor, it was a profound act of disrespect. He learned a hard lesson that day: my kindness is not a weakness to be exploited. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.