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Tell Neighbour's partner the truth?

34 replies

TeaAndCake28 · 28/11/2024 17:34

Long story short, asked Neighbour if they would help out with my son after school twice per week (20 mins). Said I would pay for their trouble. Wife said 'dont tell (partners name) you are paying me else he will want the money" so I havent said anything to the partner. This arrangment was happening over 3 months and all was ok. However, her partner has started asking me to do stuff for them like take stuff to the tip, collect shopping.... and I have not done so due to work (they dont work) - he thinks I am being selfish expecting them to look after my son while doing nothing to help them out in return. He has started being off hand and cutting me evils. I now dont feel happy taking my son over. All this because she won't tell him I am paying them to look after my son 2 afternoons a week for 20 mins. Shall I tell him and get her in trouble? I just dont want him treating me like this because he thinks I am expecting them to help me while not helping them.

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TeaAndCake28 · 28/11/2024 17:42

They are working age but don't work due to health conditions

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coldcallerbaiter · 28/11/2024 17:40

Why can’t he take his own stuff to the tip, hasn’t he got a car?

Why don’t they work, are they retired?

RedVelvetIcing · 28/11/2024 17:39

You need to make alternative arrangements asap.

ChateauMargaux · 28/11/2024 17:39

Find another solution for childcare

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 28/11/2024 17:39

I'd cancel the arrangement with her and tell her why.

Cantalever · 28/11/2024 17:38

Your arrangement is with the woman. Why should her unpleasant DH come between you and her and your mutually convenient arrangement? She certainly has a DH problem though it is up to her how she handles it, poor woman. Can you just ignore him?

SmalllChange · 28/11/2024 17:37

You want to cause a massive row between the two of them, and you're happy for a man who 'gives you evils' to be around your children?

You'll need to make other arrangements.

Bigearringsbigsmile · 28/11/2024 17:37

Afterschool club would be easier and cost less

Changeyourfuckingcar · 28/11/2024 17:35

Sounds like rather too much hassle to me. I wouldn’t be meddling in their relationship dynamic in case I’d be putting her in a really difficult situation, I’d just be looking for another option for childcare.