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44. I feel your pain

Sun Dec 23, 2012, 03:04 PM

Dec 2012

Orrex: I am new to this site and yours was one of the first post I read. I also live in a 55+ neighborhood, I am 64 and young for my age, I am seen as the "young lady" on the street. This seems to make requests (demands) okay for some reason. It starts small and soon your raising them as your own. I have found that there is no easy way to end the parasitic relationship, you choose your battles and decide what you are willing to do. If your consistent you will find that the requests start to tapper off. If you don't need to be best friends with this lady, let her know up front that you are not available to run all her errands. It takes a strong backbone but in the end you won't be feeling so resentful. Good Luck!

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Elderly neighbor becoming more and more demanding [View all] Orrex Dec 2012 OP

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

Should have mentioned the calling Orrex Dec 2012 #2

when she stands in the driveway shouting it's time to turn the hose on her leftyohiolib Dec 2012 #4

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

you are a nice man orrex. i am sorry she is taking advantage of you. seabeyond Dec 2012 #3

You are becoming resentful because it isn't a two way street. IdaBriggs Dec 2012 #6

very wise post NJCher Dec 2012 #34

I was surrounded by cute little old ladies in my neighborhood. Grantuspeace Dec 2012 #7

"Snotty teenagers" made me lol OriginalGeek Dec 2012 #10

Wait her out. rug Dec 2012 #8

Golden Rule: Always Respect Your Elders Forrestted Dec 2012 #9

Since you already know she's going to call LeftofObama Dec 2012 #11

Some good advice here. Set a boundary you can both live with. nolabear Dec 2012 #12

There's a limit, my man, and I think you're WAY past it. trof Dec 2012 #13

ahhh Trof...you KNOW there are nicer "southern" ways of saying no. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #26

Wait a second... pipi_k Dec 2012 #14

Set boundaries NV Whino Dec 2012 #15

Get her some brochures Mr.Bill Dec 2012 #16

I live in a Condo........... mrmpa Dec 2012 #17

Okay, time draw the line, regardless of her age... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #18

What mrmpa said KT2000 Dec 2012 #19

Tell her you're having an orgy this weekend and she's invited Major Nikon Dec 2012 #20

And what if she smiles and asks, "What time, sweetie?". Ikonoklast Dec 2012 #39

You deal the cards, you takes yer chances Major Nikon Dec 2012 #40

Tonight she called... Orrex Dec 2012 #21

Sounds like she's lonely Frosty1 Dec 2012 #43

Well.... merrily Dec 2012 #22

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2015 #45

Do you know any of her family? LWolf Dec 2012 #23

A good thought, but no Orrex Dec 2012 #27

i was thinking she sounds lonely orleans Dec 2012 #32

Tell you what: *You* invite her over. Orrex Dec 2012 #36

lol! okay--so maybe i'm wrong. n/t orleans Dec 2012 #42

Just say no. You can thank Nancy Reagan for that. nt valerief Dec 2012 #24

Every time she calls, ask her to do a little favor for you. Kaleva Dec 2012 #25

Maybe call her on Sunday night and tell her you're planning your week. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #28

I didn't realize you were that old! Which retirement home do you and your wife live in?? madinmaryland Dec 2012 #29

We're at the Tranquil Rest of Why Don't You Shut The Hell Up! Orrex Dec 2012 #38

My sister went through what you're describing. crim son Dec 2012 #30

Well first off remember that you are not Rex Dec 2012 #31

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

I've done enough already that even if I never speak to her again, I won't qualify as a selfish jerk Orrex Dec 2012 #37

Just say no. kwassa Dec 2012 #41

I feel your pain animal-girl Dec 2012 #44

Just wanted to check in and say that she's still going strong with the daily demands Orrex May 2021 #46