Neighbor's Binoculars Fall Into My Yard, Now He Wants Them Back - But Only I Know What He's Been Using Them For

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Moving into a new neighborhood can be exciting, but it can also come with its own set of problems. This is the case for a woman, who recently moved into a new neighborhood with lovely neighbors. However, her next-door neighbor has been causing some trouble by looking into her house with binoculars. After the binoculars fell into her backyard, she decided to hold onto them until the neighbor's wife comes to retrieve them. The neighbor is angry and demanding that she return them without involving his wife. Who is in the wrong here? Read on to find out and share your thoughts.

Caught neighbor spying? He wants binoculars back. What to do?

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Neighbor's creepy behavior with binoculars leads to uncomfortable confrontation.

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Caught in the act? Neighbor's lost binoculars reveal all 👀

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Nosy neighbor wants binoculars back, but do I spy back?

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Tension rises as neighbor demands military binoculars back, drama ensues.

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Neighbor's binoculars fall into my yard, now he wants them back 🤔

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Neighbor wants binoculars back, but what has he been spying? 👀

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Neighbor's binoculars fall into my yard and he wants them back 🤔

Moving into a new neighborhood can be exciting, but what if your next door neighbor turns out to be a creep? That's the dilemma facing one woman who caught her married neighbor using binoculars to spy on her. After the neighbor's binoculars fell into her yard, she refused to return them until his wife came to get them. But the neighbor is demanding their return and doesn't want to involve his wife. Is the woman in the right for standing her ground or is she stirring up drama? Read on to find out what the internet has to say about this uncomfortable situation.

NTA for standing your ground on creepy binocular situation 😨

countingpickles | countingpickles

Neighbor caught peeping and trespassing, get cameras and stay safe 📷👀

emotionallydented445 | emotionallydented445

Consider filing a police report to stop escalating harassment. 💡

MyShoulderHatesMe | MyShoulderHatesMe

Red-handed neighbor wants binoculars back, but NTA won't budge 😎

TheEmpressIsIn | TheEmpressIsIn

Return the binoculars to the wife and avoid confrontation. 🙅‍♀️

Lurk_Again | Lurk_Again

Commenter warns of potential victim blaming and internalized misogyny.

BariumBromide2 | BariumBromide2

Be cautious, OP. Document interactions, file police report, and get security.

ingenue_us | ingenue_us

Hold onto those binoculars and stay one step ahead 👀🔍

ABeerAndABook | ABeerAndABook

Neighbor's creepy behavior exposed, queen response shuts him down 👑

Outrageous_Bid_8419 | Outrageous_Bid_8419

Neighbor caught peeping, NTA's solution deserves a high five 🙌

SebastianVolvo | SebastianVolvo

Neighbor's binoculars fell in OP's yard and he's a perv 👀

ValhallaSpeaking | ValhallaSpeaking

👀 Neighbor's binoculars cause drama, NTA keeps them hidden.

Hungry-Industry-9817 | Hungry-Industry-9817

Stand your ground and give him a warning 🚫👀

Strong-Bread1249 | Strong-Bread1249

Protect your privacy with cameras and scare off the peeping tom 👀📹

Articulated_Lorry | Articulated_Lorry

Stay safe and watchful, NTA handled the creepy neighbor well 👍

Gemma_T | Gemma_T

Offer the binoculars to the wife with a sly suggestion 😉

JCPika | JCPika

Take action against creepy neighbor with binoculars 🕵️‍♂️👮

DottedUnicorn | DottedUnicorn

Don't let the creeper off the hook, make his wife come! 👀

69Roses4Em | 69Roses4Em

Protect yourself and get security cameras! NTA 👀📹

Playful-Sprinkles-59 | Playful-Sprinkles-59

Laughing face, pervert exposed, NTA, but stay safe.

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👍 Not the a-hole. Creepy behavior deserves no reward.

PEneoark | PEneoark

Install a security camera to protect yourself from creepy neighbor 👀

janenejan | janenejan

OP is a genius for handling the creepy neighbor 🕵️‍♂️🙅‍♀️

soaringseafoam | soaringseafoam

Neighbor dropped binoculars while spying, NTA for consequences. 👀

RemoteBroccoli | RemoteBroccoli

Protect yourself with cameras before returning the binoculars. NTA 📷

excel_pager_420 | excel_pager_420

Caught a Peeping Tom! Keep the binoculars or return them?

UK_not_USA | UK_not_USA

Savage solution to a creepy neighbor 😎

Swimming_Sympathy_24 | Swimming_Sympathy_24

Protect your privacy 🕵️‍♂️ and belongings, but be careful 🚨

TeaLoverGal | TeaLoverGal

Kudos to them! 🙌 Great response to the neighbor's creepy behavior.

Thejackme | Thejackme

Victory is yours! 🎉 Not the a**hole! 👍

HalfPint1885 | HalfPint1885

Return the binoculars when the wife is home 👀👀

Wild-Pie-7041 | Wild-Pie-7041

Protect yourself with cameras, catch him in the act! 📹👀

Gur_Weak | Gur_Weak

Creative and admirable OP takes revenge on peeping neighbor 👀

Msmediator | Msmediator

Standing up for yourself against creepy neighbors 😰

TrayMc666 | TrayMc666

Protect your privacy with Ring cameras and police assistance

Glengal | Glengal

😂 Hilarious comment, clearly NTA.

Reddit_Gunboat | Reddit_Gunboat

Neighbor's binoculars: Return or call the cops? 🤔

Jjustingraham | Jjustingraham

😂 Short and sweet comment with positive sentiment.

Geographic_Pic397 | Geographic_Pic397

Neighbor's wife causes drama after catching husband using binoculars 🙄 NTA.

Kreeblim | Kreeblim

Expose the creep 👀 Tell his wife about his spying.

Electrical-Tea-2672 | Electrical-Tea-2672

Expose your creepy neighbor's secret spying with a clever trick 🕵️‍♀️

Physical_Ad5135 | Physical_Ad5135

You won this round 👏🏼🏆 Craftiness at its finest!

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Protect yourself and involve the police before returning binoculars 🕵️‍♂️

burritosarelyfe | burritosarelyfe

Commenter's hilarious take on the situation 🤣

xopranaut | xopranaut

Protect your privacy from a creepy neighbor 👀

Bruiscear | Bruiscear

Protect yourself from invasive neighbors with smart solutions! 🚨🌊

Efficient-Cupcake247 | Efficient-Cupcake247

Dealing with a creepy neighbor who wants his binoculars back 👀

Big_lt | Big_lt

Commenter found situation funny, no conflict in this section 😄

tipareth1978 | tipareth1978

Encouraging comment, no drama here! 👍

suckerfishbeaut | suckerfishbeaut

Keep the binoculars and explain everything to his wife. ☕

PLxNaP | PLxNaP

Display them proudly in your living room window 😎

eavesdrew | eavesdrew

Standing up for yourself, always a good thing 👍

Dapper-Wolverine-499 | Dapper-Wolverine-499