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Sulking, needy, mardy neighbour!

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BlueBelle Sun 14-May-23 16:02:25

But that’s quite different Shysal it’s an arrangement you ve both agreed on and happy with and obviously the said lady in the original post had a similar arrangement with Parlours new neighbours
Just get on with your own life, help if asked and don’t for goodness sake feel competitive with the neighbours

shysal Sun 14-May-23 15:49:12

I walk straight into my 91 year old neighbour's house at the same time every morning, but that is because she unlocks for me to bring in the newspaper which I buy for her since she has had shingles and cannot manage the walk to the shop. If I call at any other time I wouldn't dream of letting myself in, and ring the doorbell. I watch out for her kitchen blind opening and closing so that I know she has gone to bed/woken up, but she knows that and appreciates it.

HousePlantQueen Sun 14-May-23 15:37:18

I'm with Redhead on this, tempting though your husband's retaliation is!

I have just been chatting with my neighbour actually, a friendly comment about lawn mowing and nothing more. I know they are there if we need them because they have said so, but I certainly couldn't be doing with anyone walking in without knocking, or knowing my business.

Redhead56 Sun 14-May-23 15:17:54

I wouldn't be roped into such childish behaviour. I would assist if asked and help if required but wouldn't get involved otherwise.

Esmay Sun 14-May-23 14:48:55

Some people compartmentalise their friends .

They are might be friendly with you , but don't like it - if you mix with their other friends !

By visiting on " her " day you've upset her routine .

The behaviour of my father's neighbours never ceases to amaze me :

I've known them for about 35 years , but only got to know them better since I moved in with him about a decade ago .

One man refuses to speak to me , because I joined a chorus of people , who very gently objected to his lengthy car washing during the drought .
He stormed off inside his house leaving his wife to come out to switch the water off .

They both seem to find my struggling with heavy shopping highly amusing as they drive off from the local shops leaving me with my overloaded trolley .

She is fond of telling me that my father is taking too long to die .
Three sets of neighbours have continually interrogated me about a man , whom I employed for DIY .
He came with an old friend from the church .
They are completely obsessed with them .
Two years on and I'm still being asked about them .

I feel like making up a story !
Asking me if they are a couple is their favourite question .
And here's what I feel like replying ,
yes they are , but in fact we both share him with five other ladies .

We all have our allotted day for long sex sessions !

Mine is Tuesday either before or after my pensioner's discount shop in Iceland !

BlueBelle Fri 12-May-23 18:29:26

There’s a lot to be said for a nod and a hello how are you, I have no neighbours I drop in on, nor them me although I know I could get help if wanted and I would give any one a hand if asked.

Why would you worry if the neighbour goes in on a regular basis, it’s not your business is it ? and it may have been an happening for years

You explain your the newbies so stop worrying what arrangements others have had before you. and don’t start to be competitive just enjoy, being

Nannarose Fri 12-May-23 18:15:03

How awful! I expect your DH is teasing a bit - but making a point of calling to check on a frail neighbour (whilst keeping boundaries) is a pleasant thing to do.
I am also amused - are you from Leicestershire / North Northants, just moved there, or both? And please don't reply if you'd rather not say!

crazyH Fri 12-May-23 18:04:22

I have an SK next door. Her war-cry is “I’ve lived here for over 40 years, so I know A better than you do. Our children grew up together”- she hates my friendship with A….just saying.

SueDonim Fri 12-May-23 17:59:21

I’d be the grown up here and simply ignore her. Doing anything else would give her the attention she’s after.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 12-May-23 17:55:10

I agree. There may be history you don’t know about,

I’m extremely glad that I live in a village where we’re polite, and would be helpful if need be, but there’s no ‘popping in’. I’d rather live in the middle of a field than have neighbours like that. I’m not exactly a neighbourly person though would always help someone in need. I think we’re all like that here.

Foxygloves Fri 12-May-23 17:42:33

Isn’t that their problem, not yours?
Perhaps your neighbour is happy that she walks in?
Who’s to say what others do.
When you say seemingly she goes over at the same time etc etc how do you know she does not like the other couple associating with anyone but her. Or is that neighbourhood gossip?
I’d resist the temptation to taunt her, it sounds childish . Be polite, be friendly but keep your distance .

pascal30 Fri 12-May-23 17:00:44

stupidly territorial behaviour.. I feel sorry for your neighbours if she just lets herself into their house. Why don't you invite them to yours for a cuppa?

AGAA4 Fri 12-May-23 16:42:21

Mrs S K sounds very needy and I feel sorry for the people she drops in to see as it seems they can't be friends with anyone else.

Callistemon21 Fri 12-May-23 16:33:49

Mrs Sulky Knickers
😂😂😂

She sounds very odd.

Smileless2012 Fri 12-May-23 16:30:16

No thank goodness and I have to say that I'd be very tempted to do what your OH has a mind to doblush.

ParlorGames Fri 12-May-23 16:23:32

My OH and I are really the newbies on our road, only been here a few years and although we speak to everyone, check up on them if they're poorly etc (just like everyone else does around here) we do not visit anyone on a regular basis, for coffee etc.

This morning, OH and myself were setting off for a walk when one of the neighbours called us over and asked for a bit of help, him and his wife wanted a piece of furniture moving and he couldn't do it alone - his wife is quite frail. It was absolutely no trouble for us and between the three of us we got it moved to where they wanted it quickly and safely.

We stayed chatting for a few minutes and another neighbour tapped on their door and walked straight in - something we would never assume to do tbh. Her face was an absolute picture when she saw us two standing in the lounge - if looks could kill I wouldn't be typing this now.

Seemingly, she goes over at the same time on the same day every week and does not like the other couple associating with anyone else but her - I should add that she was not the kind of person to help anyone move furniture either. She is possessive and obviously of the opinion "they're my friends so back off"!

On the way back from our walk 'she with the face like thunder' was in her garden, we said hello very politely and she totally blanked us.

OH is of a mind to drop in next week just before Mrs Sulky Knickers as he has named her, to taunt her yet more.

Does anyone else have a neighbour like this? What makes people be of the opinion that people can't associate freely with whom they like?