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Most of us know how incredibly important it is to live next to people who we like (or at least tolerate). When you get along with your neighbors, things are great. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true! A truly bad neighbor—likely from the 5th circle of hell—can make you miserable. And you should see how poorly they communicate…

Our team here at Bored Panda has curated a list of images showing what kinds of messages and notes some awful neighbors have actually sent. Some of them are relatable, and others might make you laugh through tears. Scroll down to see how nonsensical and frustrating things can get.

Bored Panda got in touch with social psychologist Alison Jane Martingano, Ph.D., for a chat about how people can connect with the people in their neighborhood, as well as how to have empathy for problematic neighbors. Martingano is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the host of the 'Psychology and Stuff' podcast, and runs the 'What Do You Mean?' blog on Psychology Today. You'll find our full interview with her below.

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These Are Some Nice Neighbors

These Are Some Nice Neighbors

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    According to Social Psychologist Martingano from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, most adults are “missing out” on the benefits of talking to people they don’t (yet!) know. "People miss out on these benefits for three main reasons: lack of intention (underestimating the joy of these conversations for themselves and others), lack of competence (not knowing how to hold these conversations), and lack of opportunity," she explained to Bored Panda in an email.

    The host of the ‘What Do You Mean?’ blog said that people need to overcome these barriers in order to promote conversations with their neighbors. “First, individuals may not want to talk to strangers, or [they] believe strangers do not want to talk to them. People have a good sense that a conversation with a friend will be enjoyable, but with strangers, we are anxious and more likely to assume it will go badly."

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    There is, however, a very positive caveat! "Research shows that people enjoy conversations with strangers more than they expect!" Martingano shared with us.

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    At Least They All Took The Time To Discuss It And Write A Note vs. Telling Them Immediately

    At Least They All Took The Time To Discuss It And Write A Note vs. Telling Them Immediately

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    My Friend Came Home To Find This Note On His Door

    My Friend Came Home To Find This Note On His Door

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    "We also underestimate the other person's interest in conversing. Looking for things like positive body language, eye contact, and smiling can provide clues that they might want to chat," she said.

    "Second, people may feel they don't have competent interpersonal skills to break the ice and start a conversation with a neighbor. We worry about being likable and appearing competent but don’t know how to create these impressions. Generally, asking questions and sharing something a bit personal can create a positive impression."

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    She continued: "Third, folks may simply not see the opportunities in their everyday lives to speak to someone new. We often don’t think of bumping into our neighbor in the hall as an opportunity. If we go a little slower, we may see that there are more opportunities than we think."

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    The Ending To This Note On The Little Library In My Neighborhood Definitely Takes A Turn

    The Ending To This Note On The Little Library In My Neighborhood Definitely Takes A Turn

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    Probably Not The Response She Was Hoping For

    Probably Not The Response She Was Hoping For

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    Bored Panda was interested in finding out how people can have more empathy for their neighbors who are known to cause them trouble. After all, at least some friction and misunderstandings are inevitable between people who live in close proximity to one another.

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    "To foster empathy in these situations, it's crucial to practice perspective-taking. This involves actively trying to understand the experiences, motivations, and feelings of our neighbors, especially in challenging circumstances. As I often discuss in my talks, empathy is like a muscle that requires regular exercise," Martingano said.

    However, she warned that people can overwork their empathy 'muscle' or they can try to 'pick up' a weight that's too heavy for them at the moment. "In cases of friction with neighbors, you don’t want to start trying to practice empathy by discussing their opposing political views. Begin with smaller exercises. For example, ask them what they think about the new garbage collection system or school bus route. Areas of minor disagreement can be a great place to start practicing seeing things from someone else's point of view before picking up the larger dumbbells," the expert suggested.

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    Directionally Challenged

    Directionally Challenged

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    TheDarkestRaven
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    10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t suppose you could appologise first? Edit; BLOODY HELL ty for so many UPVOTES-

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    Joy-Hating Neighbor Writes Psychotic Threatening Note

    Joy-Hating Neighbor Writes Psychotic Threatening Note

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    EasyBreezyCataneze
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Small child running freely and laughing and giggling!!!! Oh the horror !!

    MR
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go ahead and call the police. They could use a good laugh at your expense.

    Another Fool on the Hill
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure how this would end if officials would be involved. There have been lawsuits in Germany where children got banned from playing outside because they were "too loud". In one case they were not longer allowed to use a soccer field because the ball made to much noise when it hit the wall or the fences...

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    The Original Bruno
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once went to a major-league baseball game, and the lady (on a cell phone) behind us kept screaming at my son to calm down, be quiet and sit. The ushers saw I was getting kinda ugly at her for treating my son like that, so they simply moved us up to the front. "Lady, it's a freaking baseball game! He's SUPPOSED to stand up and cheer!"

    Okiedokie
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to have so many screws loose to not realize how messed up sending a note like this to a parent is.

    DarkViolet
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd tell them to go ahead and call the police, I'll wait. Then I would bake myself a batch of cookies, and enjoy them while listening to the psycho neighbor complain. Even better, when the police tell her that no laws are being broken, and not to waste their time on frivolous complaints. (I'll be sure to pack up some cookies for the officers to enjoy later!)

    Lotekguy
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe it would be like mine, ending with "and the horse you rode in on!".

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    Sue Denham
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those poor traumatised dogs! And the bird will probably need intense therapy.!

    TheBlueBitterfly
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like the HOA Queen is about to learn how much the police don't care.

    Tabitha
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s disruptive for the dogs because they would love love love to have a little kid to run around with and play and the bird would like someone to talk to instead of the old b***h with the broom up her a*s that they’re stuck with.

    Audra
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg please tell me she called the cops!!! PLEASE 🤣

    Upstaged75
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd love to hear the police response to that call! "So there's a child running around laughing in their own yard? Yes of course we'll send the SWAT team right away." What a nasty b!tch.

    Ropre
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a family next door who moved in about 5 years ago and they have four small kids and their kids LOVE playing outside which I think is wonderful. Not many kids want to play outside anymore. I love listening to them run freely and laugh and giggle!

    barb t131
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No way this is real..if it is then person has serious issues

    Suzie
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This can't be real ... There are not actual idiots like that out there in the wild are there ?

    Charles McChristy
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least she didn't start the note with, "Some people in the neighborhood and I have been talking..."

    Nikki Sevven
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take this note to the police, identify the neighbor, and say you fear for your child's safety given the obvious animosity.

    Carl Oxley III
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH NO! Not a child enjoying simple pleasures! Won't someone think of the neighbors!

    Maartje
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a bird owner, I can assure you that the bird actually will look forward to the entertainment. That's how birds roll.

    Lyoness
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call the police for...GASP...using their own backyard? Um, yeah. Methinks the neighbour's the one who's going to get a warning.

    Catharina Geerts
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go ahead, call the police so they can fine YOU for looking in your neighbours yard, which is a violence of privacy!

    Oskar vanZandt
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's definitely not the child's behaviour that's the problem here...

    Norm Gilmore
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be putting a trampoline and a basketball net in just to spite them. And maybe a pool for summer. (Though some areas have those weird HOA so depends on that I suppose).

    SF Angel
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, the Wicked Witch of The West didn't actually die, we found her

    Agnetha
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    5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is wrong. I don't like children myself but I acknowledge and respect that children will be children and you can't stop them from enjoying themselves nor should you.

    okgal
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    8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if i got this i would just do a return to sender with the dogs and birds

    Terry Rex
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    9 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sounds like a real KAREN of a neighbor. Her kids should be able to run around in their own backyard anytime they want to.

    Dawnieangel76
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to put a jungle gym, slip n' slide, and a sandbox in the backyard.

    ConservaDave
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By the way, STOP: Yawning, sneezing, whispering, coughing, walking, talking, or living or I'll call the FBI.

    Mary Peace
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll move the stereo next to the window and play some rock music on full volume to drown out my child's voice, but obviously the music will continue until 2-3am. Would that be better for you, the dogs and the bird?

    Theodore Bent
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not believe. Someone wrote this themselves so they could be dramatic.

    Osprey
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well I don't see you out there walking children in nature!"

    Lady Gypsy Rain
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I’d give my kids as many noisemaker toys as I could that don’t completely disturb the peace (think kazoos not air horns) and literally insist they call the cops and let the chips fall where they may. This coming from someone who had to call the cops twice in two hours because my neighbors think it’s ok to blast their music to the point it feels like I’m living next door to a live concert. They even received a written warning from our park management for doing the very same thing the day before. I’m trying to recover from a hospital stay all why preparing for another hospital visit. Blaring music so loud I can’t hear my TV. THAT’S a legitimate disturbing the peace complaint. Not when the kid comes outside bouncing his basketball and laughing.

    Natasha Remus
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can I have these people with the small child as neighbors? I have dogs and horses and both would love seeing a small child running around.

    Imagineer
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would rent kids to come over and run free, laugh and giggle...at all hours.

    ginshun
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person would get a letter back from me that was something to the effect of "Dear "Neighbor", kindly go f**k yourself, and your dogs and bird too."

    Nena Rosebud
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    10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call the police and say what exactly? Kid is playing in their own yard? So silly.

    SilverSkyCloud
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i remember seeing something similar but the child was autistic, i dont know if this is the same letter though

    censorshipsucks
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a neighbour exactly like this. She received severe punishment. She knew where it came from but couldnt prove it. Eventually she had to can her home business because it was targeted in my vengeance spree.

    Riley Quinn
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, this would have me plotting and planning all sorts of dastardly things to get back at this arrogant, selfish piece of sh!t. Parent should buy the kid a horn and drums and set them up outside to practice.

    cherry~
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone save the poor dogs...This person doesn't deserve them

    Vinny DaPooh
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Congratulations... you just inspired me to open a free daycare for single mothers.

    Stephanie Fay
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh...My...GOD! If I was the person on the receiving end of this....

    Katy McMouse
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is where I would put together a "fun fair". When I was a kid, people used to make small carnivals with games to raise money for one of the big charities of the time. Kids galore! Squeeling, laughing, throwing up after too many hot dogs and too much candy. It was always a blast - should maybe be resurrected. On a weekly basis.

    Chrw007
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! Kids are having fun outside on a nice lovely day! This is so threatening that i have to call the police because children are having fun!

    Valek Fermiga
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She should reply with: Well I can't keep them chained up all year, because they know if they don't pretend to be happy, I will beat them more....

    María Hermida
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 What an entitled piece of s**t!

    Blue Mar
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have literally the same neighbours who complain about noise at 4pm where we and 2 our friends are chatting in OUR GARDEN. no music, no party, but they kept harassing us, to the point we had to report it to police

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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The police are going to laugh louder than the kid

    Andy-Pandy-Panda
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dear "K******d, twat-fu*k-Cu!t Face" Please understand that any well-treated dog would not feel threatened by a happy child playing in the garden!!!

    SallytheCamel
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UGH. Sadly, i get it. I love having my windows open but shrieking children are annoying. I wouldn't ever write a note to my neighbors with the banshees, however, because its a losing battle. Yes, i know im a curmudgeon.

    Holly's House
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time to increase outdoor time. And I grew up with birds, they love watching people

    Glen Ellyn
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my siblings and I were youngsters, we had a neighbor woman that we called "the witch nextdoor." She was constantly watching us to make sure we didn't get too close to their yard. Her husband was no better. One time we noticed her sitting with her back to the nearest window. She was pretending to read the newspaper - but inside the open newspaper she was holding a mirror so she could still see everything we were doing, which was just playing outside as kids do. Apparently she thought herself to be clever with her monitoring our play. One time she thought we got too close (always in our own yard) and she came outside and yelled to us that we had to stay five feet away from her yard at all times. My sister, the oldest of the six of us, had the presence of mind to reply, "Oh, we'll remember THAT! FIVE FEET. FIVE FEET!" We and my parents had plenty of laughs over that episode. As if she had the right to order us around in our own yard! 🙄🤣

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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A couple of years later, my dad saved Mr Neighbor's life. He was standing on his front porch, watching us while eating M&Ms, tossing them in the air and catching them in his mouth. He started choking on one and my dad saw him and raced over there to give him the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the M&M.

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    PSimms
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, miss, but we have to charge your son with one charge of unlawfully running about and two charges of aggravated giggling.

    Shiny Shawnee
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “I take a walk outside I'm surrounded by Some kids at play I can feel their laughter So why do I sear?” —“Black” Pearl Jam

    Psychopathic Shark
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare children be outside in the fresh air! They should be on their xbox's starting wars and playing a game of people playing football. How dare they play real football!

    Dasha
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of the neighbour I had as a kid. She would constantly complain about kids playing and laughing. I threw a ball over her fence once, it came back with writing that said “if we see this ball again, we’re keeping it”. She’s probably dead by now, people like this are the worst.

    Bubs (he/they)
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this HAS to be fake. I mean, I know a-hole neighbors who can't stand seeing kids have fun are a thing, but this just feels kinda too much. But at this point, with some of the sheit I've seen, I also wouldn't be surprised if it's real.

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    Things You Can't Borrow: Children, Decency, Respect

    Things You Can't Borrow: Children, Decency, Respect

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    The interesting thing is that you can ‘exercise’ your empathy, even without any real people. “We can practice empathy while reading by trying to understand the feelings and motivations of fictional characters. Movies, theater, and even visual arts like the enigmatic Mona Lisa can serve as tools to enhance empathy. Think of these experiences as your empathy gym, a place where you can exercise your empathy muscles in a fictional environment, without the risk of offending anyone," Martingano told Bored Panda via email.

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    "Then, when you find yourself in a challenging exchange, where it's harder to discern feelings or perspectives of your neighbors, your empathy muscles will be stronger, thanks to these smaller, manageable practices."

    In an ideal world, we’d all know and like our neighbors. We’d also all probably live in such a way that there’s a good balance between privacy and being social when we want it. And we’d all be able to solve any issues that crop up because we’d be proficient in diplomacy, clear communication, active listening, and looking for compromises.

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    We don’t know whether you’ve noticed it or not, but we certainly do not live in an ideal world. Tension and friction can and do lead to arguments between neighbors over everything and anything: noise, rudeness, annoying behaviors, bad habits, zoning issues, etc. Far from everyone’s capable of overcoming these neighborly challenges and miscommunication with grace and calmness. The reality is that fewer people know their neighbors now than decades ago.

    Nor is everyone self-aware enough to admit that they might, in fact, be causing problems for someone else. Many people have an ego. When you bring up a problem with their behavior, they can get defensive or aggressive. Some people are so touchy that they even see friendly requests about not playing the music so bloody loud at night as a personal affront. How dare anyone not like their massive midnight parties on a work night?!

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    Note That Got Left On My Neighbor's Car After He Parked Crooked And Hit The Car Next To Him

    Note That Got Left On My Neighbor's Car After He Parked Crooked And Hit The Car Next To Him

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    Passive Aggression Level Up

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    The first step to overcoming any issue with your neighbors is talking to them about the issue itself. You can leave them a friendly little note, send them a message (if you have their number or you’re connected on social media!), or chat with them the next time you see them outside. However, if it’s a more pressing problem that’s literally impacting your day-to-day life, consider walking up to their front door and asking them if you can talk for a couple of minutes.

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    We all enjoy seeing justice being done. Naturally, when we confront someone who’s done us wrong, we imagine all sorts of scenarios where we come out on top and our neighbors are remorseful for their God-awful behavior. But reality is often very different from our power fantasies. The fact is that if you start off the conversation angry, judgmental, and confrontational, you’re only making things worse. 

    It’s usually best to be as cool and collected as possible. Start your conversation with your neighbor in a friendly or neutral manner. Explain the situation to them. Tell them how their behavior impacts you and how it makes you feel. You should try to avoid outright blaming them for things, even if they are 100% in the wrong. Remember, your goal is to get them to stop their current behavior and become more neighborly. If they start resenting you, they might make your life hell just because they can get a rise out of you.

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    There Is A Dumpster That Is Illegally Taking Up A Parking Spot On My Street With A Note Saying Not To Use It

    There Is A Dumpster That Is Illegally Taking Up A Parking Spot On My Street With A Note Saying Not To Use It

    I’d been leaving other notes making fun of their note. Today, someone else joined in.

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    Many people are perfectly reasonable. They’re willing to come to a compromise with you when they realize they’re in the wrong. But it’s essential that you take the time to actively listen to their perspective, too. Show them that you’re understanding and reasonable (so long as they’ll be the same…).

    Take the time to connect with your problem neighbors… at least on a superficial level. It’s more difficult to do nasty things to people we personally know and like. Finding or creating some common ground between all of you can help you solve any future problems much more easily. And you never know, you might genuinely end up becoming cordial in the future.

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    But What I Do Have Are A Very Particular Set Of Skills, Skills I Have Acquired Over A Very Long Career, Skills That Make Me A Nightmare For People Like You

    But What I Do Have Are A Very Particular Set Of Skills, Skills I Have Acquired Over A Very Long Career, Skills That Make Me A Nightmare For People Like You

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    Love And Parking

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    Some of us have had experiences where problematic people eventually become our friends. But you won’t get there by accident. You need to put in the effort to get to know them. That might mean taking a few minutes to talk to them in the hallway or driveway. Or it may mean that you’ll be putting in the energy to get to know them at your local events. Consider inviting them to a barbeque or neighborhood party if you’re throwing one, too. 

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    However, let’s not be naive. Not everyone is rational. Not everyone is reasonable. Not everyone is willing to set aside their ego and admit that they’re the jerk in a particular situation. Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and humility take concerted effort over a long time to develop. So if your friendly chat (or two, or three!) doesn’t get through to your neighbor, it’s time to escalate things. Talk to your local council, building administrator, or neighborhood association about the problem. Ask them to mediate the conflict.

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    If You Want The Snacks, You’ll Get The Vax

    If You Want The Snacks, You’ll Get The Vax

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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back when Catholics couldn't eat meat on Fridays, a protestant moved into a Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday night, he'd grill a steak. After awhile, this really got to his neighbors, and they talked him into converting. At his baptism, the priest sprinkled Holy Water on his head, and said, "You were born a Protestant, you were raised a Protestant, and now you're a Catholic." Next Friday, the guy's out grilling his steak. The neighbors come over to tell him that's not allowed. The get there just in time to see the man sprinkle water on the steak and say, "You were born a steer, you were raised a steer, and now you're a fish."

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    If the local organizations and administrators can’t seem to get anything done, you might need to get in touch with your local law enforcement. In these situations, it helps if you have some evidence to back your claims up. You don’t want everything to devolve into a “we said/they said” sort of deal where your neighbors will go back to their old habits the moment the officers leave. In the worst-case scenarios, you will want to talk to your lawyer about taking your neighbors to court if they are actively harming you and damaging your property.

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    What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail

    What Is Wrong With People? Open Your Own Mail

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    Bowtechie
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's also illegal to open other people's mail... Like, felony-level illegal...

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    #29

    My Friend Got This Concerned Note Through Her Letterbox This Morning

    My Friend Got This Concerned Note Through Her Letterbox This Morning

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    #30

    Time To Unleash Some Kung Pau Vengeance

    Time To Unleash Some Kung Pau Vengeance

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
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    10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re keeping their composure much better than I would if someone took my takeaway

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    #31

    A Friend Of Mine Has Received This Note From The Guy Next Door

    A Friend Of Mine Has Received This Note From The Guy Next Door

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    #32

    Neighbor Had A Note On Their Door, I Had A Follow-Up Note

    Neighbor Had A Note On Their Door, I Had A Follow-Up Note

    The first note says: "Hey I'm glad y'all are having s*x but if you could tone it down some and scoot your bedframe away from the wall I would appreciate it.
    Thanks, your neighbor"

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    #33

    An Invitation

    An Invitation

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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without more or some context, I see nothing wrong with this one. Odds are her daughter her of a sleepover and wondered why she wasn't invited and her mother fished on her behalf. Sucks for Missy, but nothing rude nor obnoxious in the inquiry.

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    #35

    Friend's Neighbors Have Been Keeping Her Up At Night, So She Decided To Leave Them A Note

    Friend's Neighbors Have Been Keeping Her Up At Night, So She Decided To Leave Them A Note

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    #37

    Note From A Neighbor And My Response - Is It Okay?

    Note From A Neighbor And My Response - Is It Okay?

    For the record, I was not playing music and I am alone (as usual) tonight. So I do think she had the wrong apartment. I don't know, not sure what to do.

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    Helena
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was living in the top floor of an apartment building. And one night I hear the sounds of loud fighting. Due to some weird acoustics in the building, it sounded like it came from above me. I was the top floor, there was no such thing as above me. The lady who lived below me heard it as well, but she had called the cops. Who promptly showed up on my doorstep thinking it was coming from my apartment. I didn't let them in because I was embarrassed I hadn't cleaned. Later learned the cops had reported to the neighbor they thought it was suspicious I didn't let them in, and were convinced it was me. I lived alone. No one was ever in there but me. It was all very weird.

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    #38

    My Landlord Texted Me This After He Kicked My Sweet Elderly Neighbor Out Of Our Duplex So He Could Move In

    My Landlord Texted Me This After He Kicked My Sweet Elderly Neighbor Out Of Our Duplex So He Could Move In

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    #39

    So I Got This Note On My Car, The Second Picture Is My Daily Parking Situation

    So I Got This Note On My Car, The Second Picture Is My Daily Parking Situation

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    #40

    Asking Someone In 2021 If They Know Covid Like It’s The Muffin Man

    Asking Someone In 2021 If They Know Covid Like It’s The Muffin Man

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    Crystal Spencer
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, seriously though... if covid was in full swing, construction and all sorts of other sh!t was put in hold just like everything else in life was... get over it. We all suffered a little.

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    #41

    Note Left On Car Of Disabled Neighbor's Social Worker

    Note Left On Car Of Disabled Neighbor's Social Worker

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Use a few more poorly drawn exclamation points!!!!!! I don't think they understand your tone well enough!!!

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    #42

    Snake In The Grass

    Snake In The Grass

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    Rebecca A. Corvello
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no freaking clue what those blacked out words say. Stupid censor!

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    #43

    Where’s Jason Voorhees When You Need Him?

    Where’s Jason Voorhees When You Need Him?

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    K_Tx
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    8:59 is almost midnight? I would not like the loud music either but 8:59 being almost midnight is like Tuesday being almost Friday.

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    #44

    A Neighbor Continues To Park In Front Of My House, Even After Leaving Them Several Polite Notes. This Is My Latest Reaction

    A Neighbor Continues To Park In Front Of My House, Even After Leaving Them Several Polite Notes. This Is My Latest Reaction

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    #45

    The Same Cranked Out Neighbor Who Left Us A Note Last Year About Our Other Dog Barking Left Us One Today

    The Same Cranked Out Neighbor Who Left Us A Note Last Year About Our Other Dog Barking Left Us One Today

    Keep in mind he lives in a shed in his mom's backyard like ten feet away from my fence. He's also the same guy who blows through the stop sign and flies around the neighborhood like he owns it. Man, I hate tweakers.

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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay. But seriously. Shut your dog up. Not everyone wants to hear incessant barking. Two wrong here. None of them right.

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    #46

    My Neighbor Is A Charmer

    My Neighbor Is A Charmer

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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    10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a gem! Really concerned about their precious phone number. Should have replied their dog barked it out in Morse code- a cry for help.

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    #47

    A Merry Christmas From Your Friendly Neighbor

    A Merry Christmas From Your Friendly Neighbor

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    Binky Melnik
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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, sure. Used only once, but really, REALLY badly by Stevie Wonder, Leona Helmsley, and the Hulk (when he wasn’t in a good mood).

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    #48

    Because It’s Too Much Work To Just Look Down

    Because It’s Too Much Work To Just Look Down

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    10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, you know, keep your water at your level. Kind of ridiculous to do if you have people below you. The same goes for you, you chose to move into a duplex and share space.

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    #49

    So It Rained Yesterday And I Got This Friendly Note Blaming My Dog For The Rain. Hung With A Command Strip With The Pull Tab Cut-Off

    So It Rained Yesterday And I Got This Friendly Note Blaming My Dog For The Rain. Hung With A Command Strip With The Pull Tab Cut-Off

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
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    10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, is it really possible to mistake rainwater for dog urine? I think this has happened more than once, given the tone? Having said that, I love dogs and would probably just cover my furniture & buy the dog a fake grass patch as a goodwill gesture.

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