I Was Initially Charmed by My Neighbors’ “Friendly” Habit. Now I’m Over It.

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 ...

Dear Annie: My neighbor and I became friendly during the pandemic and now she thinks we’re ‘close’

She’s a really nice woman, but she’s just... too much. I’ve tried hinting that I’m busy, but she doesn’t seem to get it.

I wanted to buy less stuff. I ended up bonding with my neighbors.

Why renting items like a drill or a blender doesn’t work, and how I figured out a better way to borrow and lend things that ...

Dear Annie: How do I stop my neighbor from dropping by without calling?

I do not want to hurt her feelings or create awkwardness next door, but I am beginning to feel as though my home is no longer ...