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You know what they say: Good fences make good neighbors.

Sounds idyllic, right?

Shes got three outdoorcatswith zero boundaries and even less shame.

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But one can only take so much.

And then…Debbie showed up.

This lady had the audacity to knock on the OPs door and ask to bring her dogs in.

Cat resting in a garden surrounded by plants and grass, highlighting neighbor yard issues.

Because they were ruining her enjoyment of the garden.

The dogs had been outside five minutes.

Meanwhile, Debbies cats had been redecorating the OPs garden with poop sculptures for years.

Text describing tension with neighbors over pets in a rural area, highlighting proximity and seclusion.

So yeah, the OP snapped.

Theyll demand special treatment, ignoring boundaries and acting offended when called out.

Sound familiar, Debbie?

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This mindset can come from childhood reinforcement, unchecked privilege, or simply never being told no.

Dealing with entitled folks requires firm boundaries and the ability to say nope without guilt.

Sometimes, youve got to match their audacity with your own brand of polite-but-unshakable backbone.

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But, when those entitled folks are your neighbors, things can get heated fast.

When things go from Hi, how are you?

If that fails, involve a neutral third party or local council mediator.

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And if even that doesnt work?

Invest in taller hedgessometimes peace is best achieved by strategic avoidance.

Check out the results:

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Woman confronts neighbor about loud noise and cats using her yard as a toilet, expressing frustration over ongoing issues.

Text reads, “Then I told her not to come onto my property again and slammed the door in her face,” relating to dog and cat conflict.

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