Nosey neighbors.

[ElectricPink907]

I built a tiny house in the corner of the property to be away from people. After that these neighbors built their own tiny houses across from mine, but they were a good distance away. Now, they cut down a whole bunch of trees quite close to my house and it looks like they're going to build it in the clearing in direct sight of my own house. This is not on my property, just close to it. It pisses me off I guess. In my own house, I attend counseling sessions and it seems like they're trying to listen in on them. I hate these people!

 

I've heard them outside commentating on what I was doing many times before. Why are people like this?

I'm probably going to have a fence built.

 

 

[TeeDee]

I doubt they are trying to listen in on your conversations.  People do gossip.  It happens.  

As somebody famous once said, "other people's opinion of you is none of your business".  Just ignore them as best you can. 

A fence may help.  Do discuss this situation with your counselor.  

[ElectricPink907]

1 hour ago, TeeDee said:

I doubt they are trying to listen in on your conversations.  People do gossip.  It happens.  

As somebody famous once said, "other people's opinion of you is none of your business".  Just ignore them as best you can. 

A fence may help.  Do discuss this situation with your counselor.  

This is so true. Especially that their opinion of me is none of my business. I need to get a counselor at this point in time.

[Seraphim]

99.9% of the time people are concerned with themselves and their life . 

[ShySoul]

On 12/2/2024 at 10:30 AM, ElectricPink907 said:

Especially that their opinion of me is none of my business.

If they are making judgements about you and saying things about you, it is your business. If they are saying it within earshot, then it's being rude and disrespectful.

The issue is how much you choose to let it bother you. If it upsets you, speak up for yourself. If you catch them, kindly ask them to mind there own business and let you live your life in peace. Then be done with them, knowing you spoke your piece. Let it be. People are often rude and self centered. Defend yourself, then raise above their pettiness and ignore them.

The best revenge is to wish them well and go on living, being happy with who you are.

Hope you have been doing well.

[MissCanuck]

On 12/2/2024 at 6:11 PM, ElectricPink907 said:

I've heard them outside commentating on what I was doing many times before.

What have you heard, exactly? 

 

[shouldhavelearned]

Crazy they would build so close to your property line 

Can you plant new trees or other noise reduction 

[yogacat]

Some neighbors are just nosy nellies, but, I doubt that they are going to try and listen in...If they are, then they're not the kind of neighbors you want to have. If you can't install a fence or a tall hedge, hang up curtains with sheers panels, or place movable screens to block the view temporarily.
 

[Cherylyn]

Fences make good neighbors.  🙂  👍

Some people or neighbors are nosy because they don't have a life so they have to entertain themselves by prying into your affairs.  Or, perhaps your neighbors are bored and have the inability to mind their own business.  

Another reason is misery loves company.  Generally unhappy people need to be with those who have some sort of stress in order to elevate themselves.  They act superior and pompous knowing you're either unhappy,  equal or beneath them but definitely not better than they are.  It's human nature.  😠 

I have a nosy neighbor who asks nosy questions which irks me. 😠 I simply talked about the weather and she took the hint.  😉

As for your counseling sessions,  make sure your windows are drawn and closed.  Ensure that everyone  speaks softly;  not loudly.  Or,  choose another location other than your property or not within earshot of your pesky neighbors. 

[ElectricPink907]

Thanks everyone. Lots of good advice here.