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Some neighbors are simply frustrating, but there are also those who cause danger and spark fear
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This woman’s neighbor kicked down her door in the night, which scared her so much she couldn’t return to her apartment
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23% of Americans have called the police because of neighbors
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Many people have difficultrelationshipswith their neighbors. In fact, a 2022LendingTree surveyhas found that 23% of Americans have called the police because of their surrounding residents. If the neighbor is being physically violent or verbally abusive and poses a threat, reaching out to authorities that could help is encouraged.
However, chances are that the police aren’t capable of doing too much about it, just like what happened to the protagonist of this story. Therefore, to address such an issue, the following step could be gathering all the evidence a person has on the neighbor. Then, if the resident lives in an apartment building, they may reach out to the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) or Condo Association.
However, it’s notoriously difficult to evict tenants from apartments, especially when the harm is an emotional one, as courts most effectively solve financial damages. So for the sake of residents’ safety, they may choose to relocate if they are renting. The landlord might even be willing to let them switch apartments within the same building just further away from the problematic neighbor.
The first and most important priority when faced with a hostile individual is to keep safe and protect oneself
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Some signs alerting that the situation may become violent include a sudden change in body language or tone of voice, refusal to follow instructions, clenched fists, or a tightened jaw. As well as any indication of frustration like heavy sighing or muttering under their breath.
While dealing with the aggressor, keep a healthy distance and avoid escalating things further. The less reactive a person is to their behavior, the less likely that they’re going to get more agitated. A beneficial practice is to focus on your breathing, making it slow and steady.
Finally, try not to take anything they say personally. As Don Miguel Ruiz, a renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling author,said, “What others say and do is a projection of their own reality…When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” If the resident ever decides to stand up to the bullying behavior, it’s important to do it safely, having other witnesses for support.
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