Community Chat

[DiAnne]

I agree that you help out neighbors without pay but maybe your new single neighbor was uncomfortable with the situation and wanted to make clear boundaries.  

[viva923]

I don't think you were over reacting.

Just be leary of her and see what happens next. Your dh did a nice deed, payment is way over top.

[qualitygal]

Yep, LET IT GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[SuhseK]

Your Husband helped her, she paid him. End of story!

Why make an issue of it? It could be very awkward and for no reason. I can see no reason to either return the money, or donate it, to some worthy cause.

Let it go. If, any awkwardness results down the line, deal with it then.

I think the situation happened, it’s over, don’t make it more than it was!

[Pearlee]

I sincerely doubt that she'll be "afraid" to take out her leaf blower again.  If she is, that's totally her problem if she can't handle the situation in any other way than being "afraid." 

In response to your question, yes you are overreacting.  

[AuntG]

It wouldn't be right to return the money. Just donate it. DH should not have accepted, but maybe she insisted. I hope she figures out how to work her own leaf blower so DH doesn't keep trying to "help".

[Blingqueen023]

you live in a neighborhood that I wouldn’t want any part of. 

[ValuSkr]

Do you think she was being too friendly toward youir husband?  Or are you just uncomfortable she offered money and your husband accepted?  If the latter, I wouldn't worry about it.  Some people don't accept favors well - she may be one of them.

[esmerelda]

I find it funny… I think many of the people here who are saying he shouldn’t have accepted money are the very ones who want to give money as a “tip” to everyone who does the slightest thing for them. Is it just a gesture to appear generous? Would they be insulted if their offer of a tip was refused? Some here are stranger about money than they are about...never mind. 

[ROMARY]

I'd be glad that the single woman gave DH the money.

Sort of an insurance that she probably won't be taking advantage of his help every single time, for 'this and that'.

(Which can be a problem.  I've seen it happen.)

I say: Just be happy that she paid DH the money, and enjoy it.  Better to have a 'business' type of relationship than not.