Most people want to get along with their neighbors. A friendly wave, a quick chat over the fence, maybe even a shared barbecue. But sometimes, those friendly faces next door can turn into the source ...

I have gotten myself into a sticky situation with my neighbor, and I'm not sure how to get out of it. A year ago, we bought a home in a friendly residential neighborhood in a midsize city. We know ...

The renter repeatedly answered politely and gave no encouragement for a friendship. She did not continue conversations, did not invite the neighbor over, and generally kept communication short.

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