Ever had neighbors who just can’t seem to respect boundaries? This story is for you! Meet our couple, both therapists by profession, who found themselves in a tricky situation with their next-door neighbors. The neighbors, parents to a young, emotionally volatile son, seemed to mistake their friendly advice for free therapy sessions. As the tension escalated, our couple had to stand their ground. Let’s dive into this neighborhood drama! ️
Meet the Neighbors
Problem Child or Problem Parents?
From Neighbors to Therapists?
Drawing the Line
Neighborly Tensions Rise ️
The Final Straw
The Aftermath
A Tough Call ♂️
The Therapist’s Verdict
Free Therapy or Boundary Invasion? You Decide!
In a classic tale of neighborly disputes, our therapist couple found themselves in a sticky situation. Their next-door neighbors, parents to a temperamental child, seemed to mistake friendly advice for free therapy sessions. Despite attempts to set boundaries, the couple found themselves cornered for professional advice, even after a long day at work. The final straw? A heated exchange in the hallway, resulting in some harsh truths being shared. The aftermath? A disgruntled neighbor and an uncertain future relationship. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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“Absolutely NTA. They want free advice; they want to push their child onto the two of you and you pushed back (rightly so). ‘I have therapists living next door.’ Um, why technically true, he does not have his son’s therapists living next door. Not only is he an a**hole, he is an entitled parent, too. Hope you and your GF find another place to live or they do.”
NTA neighbor seeks advice, therapist suggests referrals with business cards
Boundaries are important! Your career, your rules.
Parent seeks free counseling from neighbors, but they set boundaries.
Therapist neighbors refuse to offer free help, emphasize neutrality.
NTA. Set boundaries, offer recommendations, and reinforce your stance.
Neighbor won’t respect boundaries, time to be firm and direct!
“Therapist neighbors tired of being free counselors! NTA for setting boundaries.”
“NTA he wanted free therapy advice, you gave it to him, he just didn’t like the answer, and reacted about how you would expect him to react, basically proving your point.” – Agreed and certainly NTA. People like these neighbours are a self-fulfilling prophecy: “How dare you give me an answer I don’t want to hear??!!” There’s not much left to do but say, “Because you wouldn’t shut up and leave me alone.”
Setting boundaries with therapist neighbors, good luck with that!
“NTA. It’s rude and inconsiderate of him to approach you right as you got home from work. If you were a mechanic, would he wait til you got home to ask about his car, or would he take it to a shop to be fixed during the day like everyone else? Just because your neighbor has a certain job, doesn’t mean they have to do that job for you after they get off work.”
“NTA I want to know what was this dad expecting “
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Offering free therapy recommendations – NTA strikes a chord!
NTA-They need to help themselves first
“Therapist neighbors charge double for house calls. Pay up front!”
NTA, but therapy for Z has been a game-changer!
Ethical boundaries: Neighbors seeking free therapy cross a dangerous line!
“I’m a therapist, I’m not your therapist.” Doctors feel the pain
“Therapist neighbors refuse free advice, chaos ensues! “
Entitled dad and troubled kid – neighbors say NTA
Neighborly therapy gone wrong
“NTA: You’re not his free counselor! ♂️ You gave good advice.”
NTA: Polite, honest, and clear boundaries set. He pushed, not you.
Neighbor refuses therapy, blames therapist for his own problems.
NTA – Neighbors expect free therapy, can’t handle the truth
Neighbor refuses to be free therapist, suggests charging for services
Setting boundaries with a persistent neighbor
NTA. Offer a referral to maintain peace and professionalism.
Setting boundaries with neighbors can be tough, but necessary.
Psychologists tired of being everyone’s free counselors!
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Helpful suggestion: Give him a list of therapists!
Boundaries respected! NTA
NTA takes a course on ethics, prepares for therapy debates.
Being honest with neighbors is key!
NTA. Truth hurts, hence why he was mad.
“NTA They want free therapy. Would they ask their dentist for a free root canal? Maybe grab the card of a colleague who treats kids and hand it to them the next time they badger you for free help. Tell them the best and only advice you can possibly give them is to make an appointment with this person, and that you won’t say any more on the subject.”
NTA. Funny advice from a SuperNanny fan saves the day!
Offering referrals? Therapists draw the line with demanding neighbors!
Not the a**hole. Let’s hear the juicy details!
Former teacher knows reporting won’t help without physical evidence
Neighbors set boundaries with entitled guy, no free therapy sessions!
Set your boundaries with a price tag!
NTA – You gave him what he wanted!
“NTA. I’m a paramedic, not a doctor or surgeon. “
Not the a**hole. Tell us more about the therapist neighbors!
NTA: Neighbors refuse to be free counselors, avoiding interaction
NTA. Mystery solved! Kid’s behavior explained.
Therapist shares insurance scare after leaving direct service
NTA – Truth hurts, dad’s in denial. Therapists set boundaries.
NTA: Report to CPS to document concerns for future reference!
Therapist neighbors set boundaries: ‘We’re not free counselors!’
NTA: Give them a taste of their own medicine!
Helpful advice for clueless neighbors in need of therapy!
Setting boundaries with neighbors who want free therapy sessions.
Therapist neighbors set boundaries: ‘We’re not free counselors!’
