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Overheard my cousin say “We asked <my name> she daren't say no :(

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cocktailsausages · 02/05/2018 13:06

As above. My cousin asked me to help her move, no petrol money offered, not even a bed for the night as she wants to spend first night in new home with her partner alone. I said yes and here I am, worked all morning, soaking wet, was waiting for her in the car outside to follow her to new place, she didn’t come out so I went back in her hall and heard on say on the phone to someone that she’d asked me to move her because I daren’t say no to her.

I always help out when I can, I’ve taken a day off and driven a long way. Now I feel used.

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KateGrey · 02/05/2018 13:20

I vote dump on pavement and leave. What a horrible cow!

Didiusfalco · 02/05/2018 13:21

Unload all stuff - in the front garden if necessary - and get out of there. She sounds horrible.

Davenotdave · 02/05/2018 13:21

Find somewhere nice nearby to have lunch /go shopping. Dump her stuff out of the car, or if you're feeling generous- dump it outside the new place and leave. Don't be taken for a mug, you've taken time off and driven to her to help and she's taking you for a mug

Teacuphiccup · 02/05/2018 13:21

I wouldn’t unpack all her stuff, not because she doesn’t deserve it because she totally does but because that could be twisted to make you the bad guy.

I would drive it to her new place and leave as soon as all the stuff was out the car and never EVER do her a favour again.

MrsJayy · 02/05/2018 13:21

Don't unpack the car drive to where she is to be let her unpack your car first as you need to get back asap be snippy but civil and drive off OR say we need to stop into the petrol station do you want to give me money or just pay when we get there?. She has taken advantage of your good nature but you can learn to be assertive what a total cowbag she is.

aaarrrggghhhh · 02/05/2018 13:21

I would unpack all her stuff back on the path - not give a shit if it gets wet - and drive off. I really would literally do that.

Id tell her why.

KurriKurri · 02/05/2018 13:22

Tell her to get her stuff out of your car, you are leaving in 15 mins. because another friend else has asked you to help them and you daren't say no.

LizB62A · 02/05/2018 13:22

If you stay, you're proving her point that you daren't say no.

Just unpack her stuff, tell her something's come up (that would be your self-respect!) and leave

FrancisCrawford · 02/05/2018 13:23

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DalmatianDots · 02/05/2018 13:23

It would take not time at all to unpack as you will be fuelled by adrenaline. Prove her wrong!

BrutusMcDogface · 02/05/2018 13:24

Oh my god! Don't let her treat you like this! I agree with everyone who has said unpack your car and drive off. She doesn't deserve your help. Anyone else would have been bending over backwards for you in gratitude for all your hard work (and taking a day off!?Shock)

BrendasUmbrella · 02/05/2018 13:24

When you arrive ask her if she's going to order a takeaway, moving is hungry business. Unload the car, eat the pizza, then say goodbye. Don't hang about to unpack books, etc. There's no need to fall out, just make it clear you've done your bit and you're off.

sundayfeeling · 02/05/2018 13:24

I would unload her stuff outside and drive off. Then I would text her that her I overheard her on the phone and that her stuff is out in the rain.
Ungrateful bitch.

CrustyCob · 02/05/2018 13:24

You are being very kind here, and she sounds awful and ungrateful.
I would let her know that you heard her on the phone. She will try and say that you misunderstood.
I would not be helping her today, or ever again.

MiniCooperLover · 02/05/2018 13:24

Make it very clear you heard her conversation, tell her to hurry up, take it to the new place and make her unpack it herself. Then make it clear your days as her mug are over. Poor you OP, that's horrible to hear.

kaytee87 · 02/05/2018 13:24

Another vote to dump the stuff and leave. Don't take it with you in case she calls the police.
If she asks what you're doing just say you heard her conversation and give her a 'look' then just leave.

CommanderDaisy · 02/05/2018 13:25

Upack it now, kerbside in the rain.
When she asks why, say I heard you , then drive off.

Whatshallidonowpeople · 02/05/2018 13:25

Take it all home and make her come and collect it

Ellie56 · 02/05/2018 13:25

You are being used. Stop being used and unpack her stuff and leave now. Definitely don't take it to the new place.

You can do without her in your life.

DalmatianDots · 02/05/2018 13:25

I wouldn’t unpack all her stuff, not because she doesn’t deserve it because she totally does but because that could be twisted to make you the bad guy

Who gives a fuck? Dump and run.

swimminginthesea · 02/05/2018 13:25

Go in, and say "I heard what you said about me. I'm leaving in 15 minutes. You can come and get your things out of my car before I go".

Then sit and listen to the radio while she carries her stuff to her house in the rain. And then drive home.

(If she says she can't unpack everything in 15 minutes, tell her she'll have to come to yours and pick it up from there.)

Goldmonday · 02/05/2018 13:25

Just dump her shit and drive yourself home!!! What a bitch!!!!!!

InsomniacAnonymous · 02/05/2018 13:26

I don't think I would have been able to refrain from confronting her immediately about what I'd heard. Why not tell her you heard her?

wontbedoingthat · 02/05/2018 13:26

It's easy to say just dump and go, but that's not really going to happen. You don't seem like that sort of person. Not that your cousin doesn't appear to deserve something like that to happen to her!
Unpack all the things and tell her you heard her on the phone and that you're hurt by what she said. Then say please don't ask me for anything again.
I second also saying something like....you can transfer the petrol money, I'll text my account details to you....or....would you like a lift to the cash point if it's easier to pay in cash...something along those lines anyway. You'll feel less used if you get something back.
Sorry you feel used. It's not nice.

Zaphodsotherhead · 02/05/2018 13:26

I'm with Brenda. If you don't want to cause a huge falling out - you just drive the current carload (I'm assuming there will be more than one and she's using you to avoid hiring a lorry) to her new address, unload it and then leave. If she's expecting you to hang around and help set up her new home or go back for another load, all the better.

You can say you've had another offer you daren't turn down as you go. But I doubt she'll feel ashamed, it will be 'your fault for listening in to phone calls'.

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