Homeowner Fed Up With Neighbor Who Takes Their Packages And Gives Them Back While Asking For Cash

Neighbors are a special breed.

One Redditor lives that reality every time a package gets delivered.

Because their overly helpfulneighborhas turned into a humanAmazonnotification system, with a twist.

But before you could even take 3 steps toward your front door, theres a knock.

Thats our Redditors story.

But wait, theres more!

Package left on doorstep with a potted plant and red lantern, illustrating neighborhood delivery issue.

This neighbor also wants to borrowmoney.

Yes, folks, this neighbor is running the worst version of a package protection-slash-loan service imaginable.

And every time theres a different excuse.

Neighbor troubles over loans and package deliveries described in text.

Well, that sure sounds frustrating.

But why do we feel like we owe someone anything when they do a favor for us?

If they hand you your package today, suddenly they feel entitled to a loan tomorrow.

Text of a person asking a neighbor for a loan while returning their package.

Other factors include the need to hey others, an overly trusting nature, or difficulty saying no.

To resist future requests, set clear boundaries and politely refuse further favors.

It was my understanding that you did these favors for me because you wanted to.

Neighbor receiving a package at the door while smiling, related to neighborhood loans topic.

I dont feel comfortable having to pay you for them, Gionta recommends.

Check out the results:

Text expressing frustration about retrieving packages in a neighborhood.

Text post about getting a doorbell camera as advice for package issues in the neighborhood.

Delivery person holding packages at a front door, wearing a blue cap and shirt, part of neighborhood loans context.

Comment on neighborhood loans issue, advises stopping feeding strays to solve the problem.

Comment advising action against neighbor handling packages.

Reddit comment about neighbor asking for a $50 loan.

Comment warns about giving loans to neighbors, suggesting to offer food instead to avoid persistent requests.

Text advice on dealing with a neighbor asking for loans and handling packages.

Man in a blue shirt showing an empty wallet, standing against a brick wall, symbolizing neighborhood loans struggle.

Text from an online forum discussing frustrations with a neighbor asking for loans.

Comment on asking neighbors for loans and taking packages.

Comment about a neighbor borrowing money while delivering packages.

Text response from neighbor about package and loan requests.

Comment suggesting Amazon Locker to avoid neighbors asking for loans.

Text message about neighbor questioning delivery verification without a camera, mentioning loans and privacy concerns.

Reddit comment humorously suggests borrowing money before neighbors do, referencing package delivery scenario.

Text advice on handling pestering neighbors and package delivery issues.

Text exchange about neighbor’s frustration with package handling and repeated loan requests.

Reddit comment discussing a neighbor frequently asking for loans and rides.

Text exchange about a neighbor being fed up with package handling issues in the neighborhood.

Text post suggesting a strategy against a neighbor who demands loans while handing over packages.