Woman Denied Entry to Neighbor’s House : Was She in the Wrong?

Imagine being home alone at night when an unfamiliar elderly woman shows up at your door, asking to come in. That’s exactly what happened to one person, who was left feeling guilty after refusing to let the woman in. The situation took a surprising turn when they discovered the woman’s true identity. Let’s dive into this mysterious encounter and see if our protagonist was in the wrong. ️‍♀️

Unexpected Visitor

The Intrusive Request

Searching for Answers ️‍♀️

Standing Firm

Offering Assistance

Calling for Backup

The Big Reveal

A Possible Explanation?

Apology Attempt

The Full Story

A Misunderstanding? ‍♀️

Keeping It Private

Open Communication

A Neighborly Dilemma: Was She Right to Deny Entry?

After a tense encounter with an elderly woman trying to enter their home, our protagonist discovered that the woman was actually their next-door neighbor. The woman’s husband explained that she had been locked out and was waiting for him to return home. Despite the seemingly innocent explanation, the woman’s strange behavior and lack of communication left our protagonist feeling like an a**hole. They attempted to apologize with flowers, and the husband accepted the apology. Now, with open lines of communication, they hope to avoid future misunderstandings. But was our protagonist right to deny entry in the first place? Let’s see what the internet has to say…

Neighbor’s strange behavior raises concerns, but could be due to dementia. Commenters suggest using caution and investing in security measures like a doorbell camera or screen door. NAH.

Compassionate response to woman’s memory loss, with sad emoji.

NTA. Elderly woman’s behavior was suspicious, could have been a setup. Better safe than sorry

Commenter supports woman’s actions, expresses concern for safety.

NTA for calling the police, but waiting with her outside would’ve helped

Engaging NAH comment with humorous bunker and servant references

Safety first! NTA for not letting a stranger into your home

Compassionate reply offers support and personal experience ❤️

Neighbor’s house visit denied, commenter advises talking to family

Be a good neighbor Introduce yourself and avoid misunderstandings.

Friendly advice for meeting new neighbors

Safety first! Polite woman calls cops for backup.

Compassionate comment suggests caregiver role for woman with dementia ‍

Embrace your uniqueness and stand up for yourself!

Neighborly apology with flowers after mistaken identity

Ageism and suspicion: even the elderly can be criminals

Safety first! Commenter defends woman’s decision to stay cautious

Neighbor denied entry, commenter says NTA for being suspicious

Kind commenter reassures woman who made an honest mistake

Stranger danger? NTA refuses entry to neighbor’s house

Woman’s behavior and strange truck justified neighbor’s caution. NTA.

Good advice on staying safe while still being a good neighbor

Concerned commenter suggests calling Adult Protective Services for help

Can you be blamed for prioritizing your safety?

Safety first! NTA was right to prioritize her safety

Commenter makes a funny reference to Beauty and the Beast.

Opening of a scary movie? NTA for not letting her in

Stranger danger averted! NTA prioritized safety over politeness

Stranger danger? Commenter defends woman’s decision to deny entry.

Commenter suggests a reasonable approach to check on neighbor’s safety

Stranger asks to stay in apartment, NTA calls police

Safety first! NTA for not letting in strangers.

Commenter reassures woman she’s not in the wrong

Comment section veers off-topic with spooky joke.

NTA comment receives obvious but validating response

Always prioritize your safety, NTA.

Stay weird, stay rude, stay alive

Neighbor nervous about stranger, but should communicate with dementia patient’s family

Commenter suspects setup due to truck, warns against opening doors.

Neighbor’s creepy behavior earns them a NTA judgement

Commenter praises woman’s caution and safety measures

Safety first! NTA for not letting strangers into your home

Locked gate keeps people away

Neighbor confusion leads to scary encounter. NTA for protecting home.

Trust your instincts and stay safe. NAH in this situation

Safety first! NTA for being cautious about a stranger.

Neighbor accused of witchcraft? NTA for denying entry

Commenter praises woman for being cautious and calling police

Neighbor’s safety is paramount. NTA for denying entry.

Good call alerting the police, better safe than sorry.

Stranger at the door? NTA for not letting her in.

Commenter suggests woman may have dementia, blames neglectful neighbor.

Trust your instincts and stay safe. Not the a**hole.

Commenter believes woman was not in the wrong

Commenter defends woman’s actions with humor and NTA judgement

Safety first . NTA prioritizes personal safety over social norms.

Compassionate response to woman with dementia.

Safety first!

Commenter finds neighbor’s behavior creepy and unsettling

Elderly doesn’t always mean harmless Age doesn’t determine violence.

Prioritizing safety over helping strangers

Commenter references Beauty and the Beast in humorous way.

Commenter shows empathy for woman with possible dementia

Stranger danger! NTA stands firm on house entry refusal

New neighbor denies entry to stranger, possibly with cognitive issues

Trust your instincts to stay safe at home

Commenter suspects scheme, doesn’t blame woman for not letting neighbor in

Age doesn’t determine morality

Commenter jokingly calls OP an ‘a**hole’ for not following Beauty and the Beast rules, but ultimately agrees that it’s scary to let a stranger in your home and understands the old lady’s confusion due to dementia.

Neighbor defends decision to deny entry, trust was already broken ‍♀️

Safety first! Using a camera before opening the door.

Neighbor’s late night visit: NTA calls cops, understandable caution.

Old lady denied entry, enchanted rose fate hanging in balance

Commenter feels scared, but not at fault.

Standing up for boundaries: NTA comment gets approval

Compassionate suggestion for neighbor with dementia.

Commenter feels validated in being creeped out by situation

Prioritizing safety over being nice

Commenter suspects human trafficking scam, deems woman NTA

Safety first! Commenter is cautious about opening doors at night.

Caring neighbors are a blessing