B
4

Setting limits with relatives who expect free mechanic work

I love my family, but constantly fixing their cars for free is burning me out.
3 comments

Log in to join the discussion

Log In
3 Comments
hugo_cooper43
Honestly the real cost is the resentment that builds up. Free labor can poison family ties way faster than just saying no up front.
6
nathan_lopez69
Yeah, this hits home. It's a pattern you see in all kinds of relationships, not just family. Help someone once with a small task, and suddenly it's expected every time. That quiet scorekeeping ruins more friendships than any argument. Being clear about limits from the start avoids so much trouble down the road.
3
the_lee
the_lee13h ago
Learned that after building my own resentment library.
1