Human is a social species, so our life depends on others. It's apparent that family and friends have a strong influence on the quality of life, but don't forget the presence of our neighbors. Because our house is next to theirs, we likely have some kind of relationship with them. While some amicable people could become our good friends, others may create quite a lot of trouble for us, as in the situation of the Redditor u/throwawayrelations17.
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Taking her story to the popular subreddit r/AmItheAsshole, the writer wanted to know if she was unreasonable when wanting to set up a 6-foot fence. She's just moved into her new house next to a family living there for over 60 years. Because the woman owned a dog, she wanted a fence between the two houses. She prepared everything required for it, but her elderly neighbors were not into the idea.
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She discussed the problem with her neighbors and decided to go with a 4-feet fence. The issue appeared when the elderly couple's son, a 64-year-old intellectually disabled man, often came over to the poster's house. He walked into her yard, knocked on the door continuously, and peeped into the windows.
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As a single female living alone in the house, the woman felt uneasy about this. Therefore, she returned to the 6-foot fence, which made the man yell at her every time he saw her. His parents even worsen the problem by reporting the city about the poster.
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The woman tried to be tolerant of people with intellectual disabilities and the elderly, but she didn't want to endure what happened. She ended up consulting the public about her action.
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The netizens supported the woman's solution for the sake of herself and her pet. She did compromise with her neighbor once, which showed that she tried to understand them. However, she should prioritize her safety over anything else, and more actions should be taken to prevent potential threats. Many suggested she should install surveillance cameras and use locks to protect herself.
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Some even advised her to contact the authorities or a lawyer to find possible solutions. She could also seek help from the police whenever she was harassed by the man. Redditors understood that his disability was no one's fault, but that didn't mean the writer had to sacrifice her safe, comfortable life.
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