Too Many Favors
Hey guys. I want to know your opinion on something. Last month I went to a funeral. My friend’s father passed away and after the service I told him if there’s anything he needs, he shouldn’t hesitate to ask me. And I meant it. He’s a good guy and I’m happy to help him get through this.
That was last month and he never asked me for anything. But lately he’s been asking me for favors all the time. Last weekend he asked me to help him tear apart his deck, which I did. Then he asked me to pick his girlfriend up at work because her car was in the shop, which I also did.
I understand that I offered to help in any way, but honestly this isn’t what I had in mind. I was thinking more like offering emotional support or maybe picking up some food for his family after the funeral. And a month later? What’s up with that? Isn’t there kind of a statute of limitations as to how long a mourner has to take someone up on their offer to help? At some point can I say no to him or does that make me look like I’m going back on my word? How should I handle this?
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-Jimmy
