We all want to live peacefully in our neighborhoods without issues and problems with neighbors and fellow residents, but it seems no matter how we try, issues arise, the question now is, how can we live in peace and serenity, without dealing with neighbor issues and tantrums?
Your neighbor is a neighbor, not a friend or foe: most times we come into a new neighborhood, with biases and prejudice from past experiences, this is a wrong approach, give everyone a clean slate, be courteous, be polite, be quiet. Your neighbor is not your friend either, you just met this person, take your time to know them before being too friendly and close, going into your neighbors flat without getting to know them first is not ideal, it is better to keep a safe distance, while being polite at the same time.
Pay bills timely, do not be a burden: endeavor to pay your bills as at when due, do not be a burden to your neighbor, avoid borrowing money or things from your neighbor, failure to pay your bills can lead to silent resentment, this can lead to disrespect and confrontation in time, respect yourself, so you will be respected.
Stay out of the way: do not try to be the center of attention or try too much to be liked, you are there to live and focus on your life, a shared premises, is not a social club, it is what it is, do not be on the way, do not take shared spaces as yours alone, do not encroach on the spaces of others, these are what builds silent resentment, that snowballs into confrontation.
Do not do things that disturb your neighbor: do not play loud music at odd hours, do not place your bin at your neighbors window or by their entrance, do unto others what you will like done to you, some people might not like to complain, but disturbing others might lead to silent resentment, and this will escalate eventually into confrontation.
Avoid intruding into your married neighbors private life: Unless it is a situation of violence, do not interfere in your neighbor’s quarrels or arguments with a significant other, do your best to ignore it, as this is tantamount to intruding, mind your business.
Do not be too intimate or share private details with a neighbor: sharing private personal information with a neighbor, can come back to haunt you. An aggrieved neighbor will quickly spill your secrets or things you shared in private, just to hurt you, hence be careful, there is a fine line, do not cross it, for your own good and peace.
Keep enjoying your home, live peacefully, till we see in another of our posts, follow our newsletter, subscribe to get notifications of new blog posts, stay well and blessed.
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