Imagine living in a picturesque suburban neighborhood, where everyone knows each other and life seems perfect. Now, picture a stranger knocking on your door late at night, causing your dogs to go berserk. What would you do? One woman (40F) faced this dilemma and chose to call the police, unknowingly causing a stir in her community and getting her sister (45F) in trouble. Let’s dive into the drama that unfolded!
The Perfect Suburb

The Odd One Out ♀️

A Night of Chaos

Mystery Man at the Door ️♂️

Calling the Cops

Cops Recognize the Stranger ♂️

Sister’s Fury

Who’s Dave?

Sister’s Argument ️

Defending Her Actions

Sister’s Reputation on the Line

Sister’s Demands

Playing Nice or Moving Out?

The Dilemma

A Neighborhood Divided ️
So here’s the situation: our protagonist finds herself in a beautiful suburban neighborhood, but her decision to call the cops on a stranger knocking at her door has caused quite the uproar. Turns out, the stranger was none other than the local neighborhood watch guy, Dave! Now, her sister is furious and demanding an apology, claiming she’s ruining the family’s reputation in the community. Will our heroine cave in and apologize, or stand her ground? Grab your popcorn and let’s see what the internet has to say about this suburban showdown!
NTA for feeling uncomfortable with neighbor’s behavior and PTA gossip.

The commenter and replies agree that the police’s reaction to the neighbor’s name indicates they find him a bother and not a helpful person. One reply suggests that the neighbor is a wannabe cop who bullies the neighbors, while another supports the original commenter’s decision to call the cops and protect themselves.

Valid reasons for not opening the door. Dave’s behavior was wrong.

NTA. Dave’s behavior was unacceptable and you were in danger

Hilarious exchange about dog bras sparks laughter

Suburban private police force and mansplaining neighbor drama

Neighbor’s excessive knocking at 9 pm justifies NTA’s call to cops. Sister’s creepy defense caused backlash.
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NTA. Calling the cops on a strange man at night is justified

Sarcastic NTA comment suggests sneaky revenge tactics against neighbor.

Harassing a homeowner is not a part of Neighbourhood Watch. NTA

Sassy response to nosy neighbor and sister’s prudishness
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Late night knock? NTA. Dave agrees.

Neighbor’s creepy behavior justified NTA’s actions. Sympathies offered
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Neighbor bangs on door at 9pm, NTA, sister’s comments irrelevant

Neighbor shows up unannounced at 9pm, NTA for calling cops

Neighborly advice on dealing with toxic neighbors
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Neighbor’s lack of courtesy causes conflict in HOA community.

Neighbor’s ‘friendly’ behavior turns inappropriate and angry. NTA.

Commenter warns against creepy neighbor, invokes horror movie imagery

Neighbor on power trip, do nothing and it will blow over

Neighbor calls cops on woman, but comment defends her actions.

Braless dog walks and small-town toxicity. NTA wins!

Brush off the neighborhood hall monitor NTA

Neighbor dispute resolved with wise advice

HOA horror stories. NTA for not answering the door.

Neighbor’s creepy behavior and sister’s threat receive backlash. NTA.

Calling cops on ‘friendly’ neighbor at night justified. NTA.

Privacy matters, even with ‘friendly’ neighbors

Avoiding suburbs because of neighbor disputes? NTA agrees.

Ignore busy-bodies and keep living your life

NTA for calling the cops on neighbor, jog in sports bra

Curiosity on neighborhood demographics sparks discussion

Defending with humor, commenter suggests using castle doctrine law

Neighbor’s excessive knocking at night leads to justified complaint.

Safety first! Single woman shares why she’d call cops too

Neighbor’s strange behavior justified woman’s reaction. Stand your ground.

Sarcastic comment sparks agreement in NTA section

Neighbor conflict escalates, commenter suggests scheduling to avoid confrontation.

Neighbor terrorizes woman, no apology for handling situation poorly

Neighbor drama ends with NTA ruling.

Demanding an apology from a ‘harassing’ neighbor.

Ring doorbell could have avoided escalation, NTA for neighbor’s actions.

Commenter believes sister is not the a**hole.

Neighbor accused of being a serial killer

Woman rightfully calls cops on aggressive neighbor, NTA.

Neighbor defends calling cops on suspicious man, receives support

Neighbor defends woman’s right to feel safe in her own home

You go girl! Shutting down inappropriate behavior. NTA

Single woman safety concerns and neighborhood dynamics. NTA.

Woman stands up to neighborhood bullies with sass and wine

Neighbor’s behavior towards woman is worrisome, school board solution suggested

Don’t open doors to strangers anywhere! NTA comment section agrees.
