Imagine getting home after a long shift at 4 am and going for a jog to clear your head. Sounds harmless, right? Well, for one Emergency Medical Dispatcher, this routine caused a confrontation with a new neighbor. The neighbor, who the dispatcher had never met, was constantly watching and making vague threats about calling the police. Eventually, the dispatcher lost their temper and told the neighbor to mind their own business. But was the dispatcher in the wrong for jogging at 4 am? Would it freak you out if your neighbor did this? Read on to find out more.

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Stay healthy, but also stay quiet at 4am! 🏃♀️🤫

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Early morning jogs lead to cross-neighbour complaints 🏃♀️😴

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🏃♀️ Neighbour freaks out about 4am jog routine
An Emergency Medical Dispatcher shares a bizarre encounter with a neighbour who freaks out about her 4am jog routine. Even after explaining herself, the neighbour still watches her every time she jogs and makes vague threats. After losing her temper, the dispatcher realizes that her neighbour may have anxiety and is handling it poorly. Is it okay to jog at 4am? Read on to find out what people have to say.
NTA. The neighbor needs to find a better way of handling her anxiety 🙄

mm172 | mm172
Why is the neighbor dressed and staring out the window at 4am? 🤔

goalsnbacon | goalsnbacon
Early morning joggers unite! 🏃♂️👍 Don't let the haters bring you down.

PB_Max | PB_Max
Early morning joggers unite! NTA for keeping healthy habits 🏃

jennid79 | jennid79
Don't let aggressive neighbors dictate your 4am jogging routine 🏃♂️💪

Never_Toujours | Never_Toujours
Stand up for yourself and call the cops if needed! 🚨🏃♀️

Busy-Party1600 | Busy-Party1600
Early bird gets the...neighbor's watchful eye 👀👮♀️

DependentSolid1160 | DependentSolid1160
Mind your business, neighbor 🤫 NTA wins this round.

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You handled it well despite neighbor's mental illness. NTA 👍

highONfear | highONfear
Early morning jogger gets support from fellow parent 🏃♀️👍

TRoseee | TRoseee
Early bird gets the jog, not the neighbor's approval 🌅🏃♂️

SourPatchKid321 | SourPatchKid321
Early bird gets the worm, but not the neighbor's approval 🏃♀️

curiousbelgian | curiousbelgian
Early bird jogger gets barked at by chihuahua neighbor 🏃♀️🐕

Night-light51 | Night-light51
"Motivation goals!" - Empowering response to noise complaint. 👏

Responsible_Candle86 | Responsible_Candle86
IT Crowd fans unite with a hilarious reference 🏃♂️🤖

pokerScrub4eva | pokerScrub4eva
Jogging at 4am is fine, as long as you keep quiet 😂

RevaSharkbait | RevaSharkbait
Own your jog routine and ignore the neighbor's freakout 🏃♂️

Hi_Im_Dadbot | Hi_Im_Dadbot
Empathetic reply to discrimination faced by a Black jogger.

GoldenFrog14 | GoldenFrog14
Neighbor harassing during jog, call non-emergency police for restraining order

overseas-mango | overseas-mango
Commenter receives sexist comment about her size and gender. Replies with humor.

750more | 750more
Early bird gets the exercise, late neighbor gets the nerves 🏃♂️🌅

Anxious-Brilliant556 | Anxious-Brilliant556
A considerate runner who takes precautions and gets unsolicited advice.

Spare-Article-396 | Spare-Article-396
Early bird gets the run, but not the wormhole.

LompocianLady | LompocianLady
Keep jogging without guilt, you're NTA 🏃♂️

thewhiterosequeen | thewhiterosequeen
Get your exercise and stand up for yourself! 💪🏃♂️🚫🙅♀️

Green_Mix_3412 | Green_Mix_3412
Night owl approves of midnight walks 🦉

Flat_Lengthiness_319 | Flat_Lengthiness_319
Standing up for yourself against a nosy neighbor 🙅🏾♀️

DatguyMalcolm | DatguyMalcolm
Stand your ground politely 🏃♀️🚔

Any-Bit-2461 | Any-Bit-2461
Neighbour's 4am jog routine deemed NTA, despite neighbour's bad anxiety

Phil_Oop_North | Phil_Oop_North
Early bird catches the... angry neighbor? 😅

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Navigating tricky neighbors like 🧐

Ok_Smell_8260 | Ok_Smell_8260
Race considered in dispute over 4am jog routine, not NTA.

Kookrach | Kookrach
Stand up for yourself! 🙌 Report harassment if necessary. NTA.

sickofdriving007 | sickofdriving007
Mind your own business and keep on jogging 🏃♂️

pdxtee | pdxtee
Early morning jogger gets judged by nosy neighbor 😒

ucitygal | ucitygal
Standing up to a harassing neighbor, but race brought up.

SunsetBro78 | SunsetBro78
Sweet bakery date but NTA, old biddy needs to chill 💁♀️

jabberwockjess | jabberwockjess
Jog away 🏃♂️, neighbor has no say 🤐

Competitive_Lime_852 | Competitive_Lime_852
Jogging at 4am to relieve stress- NTA wins hearts ❤️

og_kitten_mittens | og_kitten_mittens
Early morning joggers unite! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ Don't let the haters stop you.

May_I_inquire | May_I_inquire
Standing up to an insomniac a**hole neighbor. 🏃♀️🚫👀

threewavyleaves | threewavyleaves
Early bird gets the cardio 🏃♂️

Important_Collar_36 | Important_Collar_36
Early morning jogger told off by nosy neighbor 🏃♂️👀

Spart_Farkles | Spart_Farkles
Jogging at 4am helps nurse decompress after tough shift 💪🏃♀️

thenotsogeekplayer | thenotsogeekplayer
Jogging at 4am isn't TA, but the neighbor definitely is 🏃♂️👀

JustEnoughForACoffee | JustEnoughForACoffee
Early morning jogger gets watched by nosy kids 👀😂

Apprehensive_Kiwi_18 | Apprehensive_Kiwi_18
Early bird catches the worm, but what about the neighbors? 🤔

WhatThis4 | WhatThis4
Keep on jogging, NTA! 🏃♂️

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Stay safe and visible on your early morning jogs 🏃♀️🔦

LovelyAardvark | LovelyAardvark