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AIBU to refuse repeated requests from my neighbour for supplies?

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freecalpol · 18/07/2026 08:31

AIBU to say enough is enough? DP thinks I’m being mean and unkind and is irritated at my ‘attitude’ towards our neighbour.

She regularly knocks to ‘borrow’ something. At first it was baby wipes, then Calpol. I gave them to her on these occasions as it was late and she hadn’t long moved in so I assumed a level of disorganisation due to the move.

It continued and if it’s just me home I’ll ignore the door or say ‘sorry we don’t have any of ….’ (Whatever she is asking for) .

I work long hours and I’m exhausted. Last night at 11 pm she knocked in a panic asking for Calpol . I said fine I’ll give you one dose in the syringes but you need to buy some yourself as soon as the shop opens or get it delivered . Dp said I should have given the bottle. I have work today so wanted to get some sleep. At 630 am she was hammering on the door and saying that her dc temp had spiked and she needed more. I told her from the window no - the shop opens soon or order it or just sort something else out as I’m not a pharmacy.

Dp says I’m mean and that hopefully the child is ok. I snapped at him and said if she can’t meet her child’s needs maybe I’ll call SS to see if this is information that adds to anything they already have as she seems to be struggling and the fact it’s now impacting my life isn’t fair, so yes she needs support but not financially from me supplying medication for her child. He said I was malicious to even talk about SS.

OP posts:
MySneakyLion · 20/07/2026 19:00

VIII · 18/07/2026 19:24

It's extremely manipulative and neglectful - so disgusting to shamelessly exploit your children in this way and put their needs at risk in favour of your own wants.

Indeed yet as this thread has proven it's a very effective strategy. They amount of posters falling about themselves to step in and help no matter what because it's for a child is alarming! This thread also shows why so many sadly fall for scams, some people are very naive.

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Exactly.

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