my next door neighbour keeps on asking to borrow things of me i never used to mind cause it was only every now and then but lately its been all the time and its everything the other day she asked if she could borrow some cooking oil and buy me some more i still havent seen it yet also she asked if she could borrow my nail varnish and i havent got that back either do you think i should keep lending her things or tell her i havent got it cause its absaloutly everything. i once asked if i could borrow some toilet paper til i went shop later and she gave me three squares i just thought how cheeky.
2006-09-13 00:46:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
hell yeah - shes using you as a free shopping service - no matter what she asks for Id lie and say you didnt have it - I mean Im all for helping out a neighbout and stuff but shes just taking the piss,
2006-09-13 00:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop "lending" your neighbor everything she asks for. You're not the corner market, these things cost money and it sounds like she's too cheap to buy stuff for herself. The next time she comes over, ask her if she could bring back something she's borrowed, then if she says "I haven't got it," go to wherever you keep what she wants and tell her you're all out of it. Stop allowing your neighbor to walk all over you by giving her everything she wants, just remain friendly while you do it. If her nose gets out of joint, oh well.
2006-09-13 00:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes without a doubt put your foot down if you let this carry on the next thing she'll be wanting to borrow is your husband.
2006-09-13 05:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is obviously not merely borrowing essential items like food, but nail varnish too, so clearly sees you as a soft touch.
I think you will have to put your foot down and refuse any further requests, no matter what sob story she spins you.
2006-09-13 02:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by Specsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG she is soooooo taking the p*ss. put a stop to it at once. next time she asks for something just say you haven't got any.
people like that make my blood boil. hope she asks for toilet roll next then you can give her 3 squares !!!
Put your foot down and tell her to go to the shop and buy things like everyone else has to.
2006-09-13 01:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by 90210 aka Hummer Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes put your foot down i had a neighbour like that once it was a nightmare it started off as the odd thing then it got worse in the end i had to tell her i could not afford to keep her as well as my family she eventually got the message
2006-09-13 02:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by gosport girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your neighbour is taking advantage of your generosity and you should just smile and say, sorry, but I can't lend you anything right now. No need to give a reason.
2006-09-13 00:53:17 · answer #7 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever items she asks to borrow, tell her you're out and was hoping she could lend some to you.
2006-09-13 01:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, put your foot down. She's a moocher. Just say, I'm sorry, I have been running out of things so often, and I really don't have time to go to the store to replenish.
2006-09-13 00:50:51 · answer #9 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely put your foot down and if she asks for anything just tell her you've run out or you don't have any - the sooner you do it the sooner she's going to catch your drift.
2006-09-13 01:15:15 · answer #10 · answered by Karen D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋