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Love your neighbor as youloveyourself is sometimes easier said than done.
Especially when one of your neighbors keeps rubbing you up the wrong way.
75% of Americans polled in a 2022 survey said they dislike at least one of their neighbors.
While 23% admitted tocalling the policebecause of a neighbor.
There are plenty of ways a neighbor can get on your nerves.
They might be noisy, nosy, rude or untidy.
For one man, it was a matter of parking.
But he wasnt prepared for what happened next.
The manaskedthe internet whether hed gone too far.
ALending Tree surveyrevealed that three quarters of Americans dont like their neighbors.
The main reason is because they give off aweird vibe.
Being rude and being loud were the next biggest gripes.Gen Zare the most likely generation to dislike a neighbor.
The Gen Zs were also twice as likely as baby boomers to complain about neighbors who smoke cigarettes.
Whilemillennialsmoan more about problem pets.
TheGen Xclan cant handle rudeness and baby boomers hate neighbors who dont keep their yards tidy.
What a house looks like from the outside is important to many people.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans polled admitted they felt pressured to keep up with the Joneses.
Especially when it comes to theexteriorof their place.
Some even said they spent above their means to keep the outside of their home looking pretty.
This included things like shrubbery or hedges.
Others spend money making sure a flashy car is on display in the driveway.
According toMoving.com, theres a proper way to handle disputes before deciding to ditch the neighborhood.
So before taking any drastic action, ensure the problem is really a problem.
The site suggests keeping a log of the offending behavior for at least a week or more.
confirm youve researched the rules about your neighborhood, complex or apartment building.
Find out what other neighbors have to say about the issue youre having.
Take time to cool off before confronting the neighbor in question.
And be willing to compromise.
When youre ready to have the talk, do it in a polite but direct manner.
If all else fails, get outside help.
Ask your landlord, housing board or an attorney to assist.
Fortunately, the OP and the kids dad could discuss the incident over a beer.
And come to an amicable solution.
In the end, the person who parked where they shouldnt have is the one paying the biggest price.
Hes also the one thats the most pissed off.
Play stupid games.
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