Tag: conflict-avoidance

I lent a friend some money, and it's been a while. I'm worried about upsetting them—what's a kind way to remind them? (Details: small budget, limited time, and I'd prefer simple over perfect.)

I'm in a small apartment building and my downstairs neighbor has started popping by without texting first, usually right when I'm on work calls or winding down. I want to keep things friendly because we share a laundry room and see each other often, but the interruptions are stressing me out 😅. I can't just ignore the door because I get frequent package deliveries and maintenance checks. What's a polite, low-drama way to set a clear boundary without making future encounters awkward? Bonus points for scripts I can use on the spot and small signals (signs, doorbell settings) that don't seem passive-aggressive.