I too had a neighbour like this. I had just given birth to my first child and was not a very confident or organised new mum. I hadn't even had time to get washed and dressed when this woman would appear with her two young children, one of whom was a very naughty little boy who would grab all the washing off the airer and throw it round the room. In the end, I didn't answer the door. She must have known I was in at that time of the morning and, from what I recall, she stopped calling every morning.
Hopeful's post I think gives more insight into one of the reasons why this situation can arise and I think it is very honest of her to relate her own experience of "latching on" to someone as a result of being very lonely. That is a very difficult situation because I'm sure no-one would want to be unkind to someone who was so lonely. I don't think, in my particular case, my neighbour was lonely. She used to get up very early in the morning and was very well organised. She enjoyed talking and, having done all her own work, she was quite happy to impose herself on someone like me who was too embarrassed (or too much of a coward) to just tell her that it was inconvenient.
I'm truly amazed at some of the stories on here - people turning up every day and staying all day - what a nightmare.
leemw I am so sorry to hear of your absolutely awful neighbours. Is the fence that was removed your fence or theirs? In any event, I think I'm right in saying that if someone removes a fence it is their legal responsibility to replace it. It is dreadful that you have to put up with such treatment. What cowards and bullies they are to pick on someone who is on her own. Is there anyone nearby who can speak to them on your behalf or is there any way you can move away from these despicable people? I'm so sorry to hear that you have had to put up with this on top of the loss of your dear husband.
