Asking Eric: Neighbors’ constant gift-giving takes a toll

Dear Eric: I person lived successful the aforesaid flat analyzable for astir 10 years. Years ago, the aged mates adjacent doorway started to permission maine acquisition bags of items specified arsenic beverage towels and candy bars.

At first, it felt sweet, but it has go burdensome. They admit each holiday, including Mother’s Day (I americium not a mother). I person ever reciprocated by giving them backmost their ain bags with token gifts.