I am standing with those who believe that when someone is your friend or you love someone, you help each other. I especially think that anticipating a friend’s need and then proactively offering to help is an act of love for that friend and that you get more than you give. I know it is possible to pay people to do much of what you mention. For many, paying for things is not a big challenge. I do know that when someone offers to help, I am incredibly grateful especially when they don’t wait for me to ask for help. Certainly, such requests for help can get out of hand if they come repeatedly from the same person for trivial things but I few helping and supporting my friends is my way of saying I care about you and I love you as a friend.