Dear Annie: I extended my hand to widower neighbor and now he’s taking the whole arm

He’s started calling me daily, asking me to pick up groceries, sit with him during his doctor appointments and even fix things in the house. (Getty Images) Getty Images/Westend61

Dear Annie: I’ve been helping my neighbor with errands and yard work ever since his wife passed last fall.

He’s 82, lives alone and doesn’t have any close family nearby. At first, it felt good to help -- and I still care about him -- but lately, it’s gotten overwhelming.

He’s started calling me daily, asking me to pick up groceries, sit with him during his doctor appointments and even fix things in the house that are out of my skill set.

I work full time and have two kids, and it’s starting to affect my home life.

I feel guilty backing off because he truly has no one else. But I also don’t want to become his