Pergola Pandemonium: A Tale of Neighbors, Gardens, and Unexpected Drama 🌸🏡

Diply Social Team
Diply | Diply

Ever had a home improvement project go sideways? How about one that sparked a neighborhood feud? This is the tale of a young couple, their elderly neighbors, and a garden pergola that caused quite the stir. A story of conflict, drama, and emotional impact that will make you question, 'Who's really in the wrong here?' 🤔🌸🏡

The Friendly Neighbors 🏡

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The Opinionated Duo 👴👵

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The Pergola Project 🌸

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The Unexpected Backlash 😱

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The Accusations Fly 🗣️

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A Floral Future Rejected 🌺

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The Dilemma 🤔

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The Moral Quandary 🧐

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Pergola Drama: A Blooming Controversy or a Misunderstanding? 🌺🏡

In a tale of home improvement gone awry, a young couple's garden pergola has sparked an unexpected dispute with their elderly neighbors. The 'monstrosity', as it's been dubbed, has been the center of a heated debate, leading to a breakdown in their decade-long friendship. The couple, despite their good intentions, are now left questioning their actions. Is it selfish to prioritize one's vision over neighborly harmony? Or are the neighbors being unreasonable in their demands? Let's see what the world thinks of this blooming controversy... 🌍👀

NTA. Supergola vs. invasive wisteria: pergola drama escalates! 👌

Throwawayunknown55 | Throwawayunknown55

NTA. Stick it to the neighbors and enjoy your pergola! 👏

Candy4Evr | Candy4Evr

NTA: Standing up for yourself against unreasonable neighbors 🙌

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Property improvements are for you, not your neighbors. 🙌

Portie_lover | Portie_lover

You're in the clear! You gave them a heads up 👍

NefariousnessGlum424 | NefariousnessGlum424

NTA. Cut ties with busy bodies 👋

notevenapro | notevenapro

A neighbor approves of the pergola and predicts a beautiful future 🌸

TeepShow76 | TeepShow76

Neighbor drama: Land ownership vs. neighbor approval 😱

Tweakywolf | Tweakywolf

Stand your ground and don't let rude neighbors dictate your choices. NTA 💯

type1error | type1error

NTA. Stand your ground and let them deal with it 💪

MeLlamoViking | MeLlamoViking

Entitled neighbors complain about a bush, threaten to sue 🌲

shrubafette | shrubafette

NTA: Planting a pergola can be a tricky situation, but you're within your rights. 🌿

TheQuirkyReader | TheQuirkyReader

Take control of your yard! Don't let them bring you down. 🌸

0biterdicta | 0biterdicta

NTA. Your pergola is legal, ignore your unhappy neighbors. 👍

pnutbuttercups56 | pnutbuttercups56

NTA. Smile and say hi, busybodies won't hold grudge forever 😊

HarriedHedgehog | HarriedHedgehog

Neighbor drama! NTA, they're overreacting to your plans 😳

JoyfulSuicide | JoyfulSuicide

Neighbor drama: Design choices lead to unexpected fallout. NTA! 😱

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Own your property, own your choice. 💪

snewton_8 | snewton_8

Neighbor drama and unfinished projects. NTA, but they'll regret judging.

TacoInWaiting | TacoInWaiting

"Wait wait wait... You in your 20's and husband have lived next door to your neighbors for 10 YEARS ? HOW ?" 😲

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Polite neighbor informs plans, drama ensues. Live your life! 😊

RoyallyOakie | RoyallyOakie

NTA. Stand your ground and enjoy your stunning backyard! 🌸

WiseBat | WiseBat

A noisy weather vane debate takes flight! 🐦

Fr2edom2020 | Fr2edom2020

Aesthetic rivalry: NTA's pergola vs neighbor's cemented plywood monstrosity 🤪

Airregaithel | Airregaithel

Get revenge on nosy neighbors with a spitergola or spitezebo! 😈

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Navigating neighbor drama over a pergola with city guidelines 🤷‍♂️

Babsgarcia | Babsgarcia

Entitled neighbors? You're better off without their opinions cluttering bandwidth.

Knittingfairy09113 | Knittingfairy09113

Stand your ground! Don't let them tear down your pergola! 💪

FloatingPencil | FloatingPencil

Neighbor feud escalates with a fiery response. 💥

Trevorreddit1 | Trevorreddit1

Neighbors try to control property, but OP stands their ground! 💪

esmithedm | esmithedm

NTA. Stand your ground and ignore their petty complaints. 👏

JBB2002902 | JBB2002902

Neighbors not being friendly about pergola blocking their view 😞

AbbyBirb | AbbyBirb

NTA. Don't let demanding neighbors bring you down. 👏

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Neighbor drama over pergola ruins elderly couple's view 🤦‍♂️

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Neighbors stopped talking? Enjoy your pergola. NTA 🌸

Goblyyn | Goblyyn

Respecting boundaries: Shed placement sparks neighborly debate 👯

A_Queer_Feral | A_Queer_Feral

Unconventional solutions for neighborhood drama 🌸🏡

Lamballama | Lamballama

No HOA in the UK? Lucky you! Enjoy your petty-free garden 🌸

randomnurse | randomnurse

Garden drama! Don't redesign for neighbors. You're not the a**hole! 🌸

JustnoSnark | JustnoSnark

🌿 Beware of the wisteria monster! NTA, but consider alternatives.

SpunkyRadcat | SpunkyRadcat

Get revenge with string lights! 😈✨

Sweet-Psychology-254 | Sweet-Psychology-254

NTA: Follow the rules, they need a higher fence. Good luck!

myglasswasbigger | myglasswasbigger

NTA. Age doesn't dictate control. Let them get over themselves. 🤷‍♂️

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Entitled boomers vs. new garden: NTA, enjoy the silence! 🌸

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Setting boundaries with neighbors and taking control of your home 🏡

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NTA. Ignore them. Let them find a new hobby 💪

slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad

Design your space your way! Don't let entitled neighbors dictate!

PhillyCyn | PhillyCyn

Standing up to abuse and not letting them get away. NTA 💯

catzrob89 | catzrob89

Get ready for the next level of neighbor drama! 🌊

digital_dysthymia | digital_dysthymia

Dreaming of a bigger pergola after that conversation! 😍

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Neighbor drama over pergola placement, but OP not at fault. 😎

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Opinionated neighbor drama: NTA, change is inevitable! 👏

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NTA - Stand your ground and enjoy your beautiful garden! 🌸

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Neighbor drama! NTA and enjoy the silence. 😎

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Don't give in to controlling neighbors, ignore them and be happy 😊

RAthowaway | RAthowaway

Release the PERGOLI! Take revenge on those awful neighbors! 🌸🏡

cookiesoverbitches | cookiesoverbitches

Double the pergolas, double the drama! 😱🌿

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Neighbor drama! They yelled at OP for their house decor! 😡

julzferacia | julzferacia

Not the a**hole. Drama unfolds in the neighborhood gardens. 🌸

thezatch2 | thezatch2

A simple comment that speaks volumes. 🙌

richdees23 | richdees23

Entitlement overload: Neighbors expect design approval. 😱

zoomzoom42 | zoomzoom42

Neighbor drama over pergola, compromise with fence topper suggested

Dizzy_Eye5257 | Dizzy_Eye5257

Not the a**hole! Drama unfolds in the neighborhood gardens 🌸🏡

Rosebird17 | Rosebird17

🌿 NTA. Assert your yard, ignore nosy neighbors, enjoy your pergola!

herekittykitty250 | herekittykitty250

Asserting property rights without seeking non-owner approval 💪

Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial

Ingenious idea! Double the pergola, double the fun! 🌿

CostlessJet | CostlessJet

Unapologetic neighbor plants garden, sparks petty brochure revenge. 🌿

Catontheloose2400 | Catontheloose2400

NTA. Problem resolved, they'll go back to yelling at clouds 🌞

TRexFightClubMom | TRexFightClubMom

Neighbor feud ends in silence. Perfect outcome! 🙌

OneTwoWee000 | OneTwoWee000

Plant a rose on their side, distract them with mock plans 🌸

JadedWoodnymph | JadedWoodnymph

Considerate neighbor builds pergola, but faces unexpected drama. NTA 👍

OneSmolbb | OneSmolbb

NTA. Whining neighbors need to find better things to do 🙄

Chance-Contract-1290 | Chance-Contract-1290

Sweet nickname for great grandmother, NTA 🥰

wheres_the_revolt | wheres_the_revolt

Asserting property rights and shutting down complainers. 👏

Forward-Freedom-957 | Forward-Freedom-957

Old people's entitlement and lack of self-awareness 🙄

zedlav7 | zedlav7

Navigating pergola permits: NTA, but check local laws first! 🗺️

WantDastardlyBack | WantDastardlyBack

NTA for standing up to rude neighbors and setting boundaries 🚩

friendlily | friendlily

Neighbors silent, now they're mad. You're NTA. Drama unfolds. 😱

shonuph | shonuph

Confused commenter wonders how neighbors can be 20 for 10 years

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Stand your ground and make them pay for their opinions! 😂

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NTA. Gardening neighbors attract rats, causing drama and demands. 🐍

Loopy-Lulu | Loopy-Lulu

Planting revenge? 🌳🔥 NTA takes on nosy neighbors.

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