DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a neighbor who, while I know he means well, is nosy and doesn’t seem to understand boundaries.
Related Articles
He’s retired and spends a lot of time outside, so he notices everything that happens on our street and especially around my house, since I live across from him.
For instance, if I leave my garage door open for too long, he’ll call or text me to let me know, even if I’m just in the middle of cleaning or unloading groceries. If someone stops by my house, like a friend or even a delivery person who lingers a bit, he’ll make a point to call and ask who it was.
He’s not aggressive or rude, just overly involved in things that aren’t his concern. He once even mentioned that he keeps an eye on our property “just in case anything ever looks suspicious.” While I