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In reply to the discussion: Elderly neighbor becoming more and more demanding [View all]trof
(54,256 posts)13. There's a limit, my man, and I think you're WAY past it.
Had a similar situation, except she wasn't that old.
She was in her late 60s.
I'm 71.
She's divorced and was always calling on guys in the neighborhood for help with one thing or another.
Never reciprocated.
Never did anything in return.
We shut her off.
Just said "No."
Most of the stuff she could hire somebody to do it.
She had the means.
She was a selfish bitch (which is why her long suffering husband finally bailed).
Try just one "Fuck Off!"
That'll do it.
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Just me,...but I'd rather be known as a selfish jerk than a sap! If her requests/demands are not
ohiosmith
Dec 2012
#1
I'd tell her that we don't answer the phone or door before 9:00 am or after 5:30 pm. And that you
ohiosmith
Dec 2012
#5
I didn't realize you were that old! Which retirement home do you and your wife live in??
madinmaryland
Dec 2012
#29
tell her a price per month to continue as gofer person or she has to stop asking
2Design
Dec 2012
#33
Helping people who are unable to help themselves is the highest moral calling in life
Taitertots
Dec 2012
#35