re: How to politely tell a neighbor you're done helping them

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How do I politely tell them my days of their free handyman are over without ruining the friendship?

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I don’t think you have to do anything harsh or rude (yet). You just need to be prepared to beg off the next 10 or 12 times he is in need, and not with any elaborate excuses.

“Oh, sorry, I promised the kids I’d spend time with them.”

“Working on the ‘honey do list.”

“Dude, so sorry, I am really tired.”

“Hey, I’ve got plans. Another time.”

“Saturday night? Sorry, I have to wash my hair.”