"The Neighbors Were In My Pool": Family Ignores This Guy's Warnings To Stop Using His Property, Now Have Trouble With The Police Bored Panda Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app Continue in app Continue in browser Like what you're reading? Subscribe to our top stories Please enter email address By submitting email you agree to get Bored Panda newsletter. We respect your privacy. We will not publish or share your email address in any way. Almost finished... To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Almost finished... To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Are you leaving already? Are you sure you want to post this? We're asking people to rethink comments that seem similar to others that have been reported or downvoted this warning is a mistake x x Let's fight boredom together! Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Forgot your password? Creating an account means you agree with Bored Panda's Terms of Service 0, text: error()"> Become a member Sign Up Have an account? Login Forgot your password? Creating an account means you agree with Bored Panda's Terms of Service 0, text: error(), css: errorCssClass"> Password reminder Please provide your email address and we will send your password shortly. Send Have an account? Login Don't have an account? Sign Up Get our top 10 stories in your inbox: Finish 0, text: error(), css: errorCssClass"> Please enter your email to complete registration Finish 0, text: error(), css: errorCssClass"> Activate to continue Your account is not active. We have sent an email to the address you provided with an activation link. Check your inbox, and click on the link to activate your account. I have already activated my account Resend activation link We and our trusted partners use technology such as cookies on our site to personalize content and ads, provide social media features, and analyze our traffic. You can read more about it and change your preferences here. Agree Bored Panda iOS App Available on App Store Continue in App Bored Panda Android App Available on Google Play Continue in App By using our services you agree to our use of cookies to improve your visit. You can change your preferences here. Agree BoredPanda Login Add Post Search ArtPhotographyAnimalsFunnyTravelIllustrationComicsDIYGood NewsParentingChallengeAsk Pandas More Featured Trending Latest Newsletter The Bored Panda iOS app is live! Fight boredom with iPhones and iPads here. Bored Panda “ The Neighbors Were In My Pool” Family Ignores This Guy’ s Warnings To Stop Using His Property Now Have Trouble With The Police Home Partnership Advertise Success stories Jobs About us Contact 118points 248 People1 week ago

“ The Neighbors Were In My Pool” Family Ignores This Guy’ s Warnings To Stop Using His Property Now Have Trouble With The Police

Ieva Gailiūtė and
Mindaugas Balčiauskas
Sharing a neighborhood and getting along with people close by is truly a blessing… until they start cutting out your fence to go swimming in your pool without your permission. Because few things are more annoying than neighbors who don't understand boundaries. Whether it's not minding their business or ignoring every last bit of common sense, respect, and plain human decency, they have the uncanny ability to drive everyone mad. Redditor rodeopete3281 knows this from personal experience. Recently, the homeowner shared an infuriating story on the 'Petty Revenge' subreddit detailing their recent encounter with next-door neighbors who seem to be living in their own delusional world. Apparently, the previous owner allowed the family to use the bordering driveway, and the author, being all neighborly, allowed them to continue doing so for the next few weeks. But as you can guess, they regretted making this decision later. Soon after, everything turned into a nasty situation involving the cops, outstanding warrants, and a sweet act of petty revenge. So scroll down through the whole post below, read on to find the reactions from the community, and share your thoughts about it in the comments!

A homeowner recently shared how their neighbors kept trespassing their property and using it as their own

Image credits: Kzoo Cowboy (not the actual photo)

Feeling fed up with this behavior the resident decided to handle the situation as they saw fit

Image credits: Zachary Keimig (not the actual photo) Image credits: Ben Holliday (not the actual photo) Image credits: Jonathan Cutrer (not the actual photo) Image credits: zeevveez (not the actual photo) Let's face it, the house of your dreams can swiftly become a headache if you live next door to the wrong kind of people. Whether they blast music all hours of the night, declare unwanted opinions, or feel like they have a right to use your property without approval, annoying neighbors are never fun to deal with. And it seems like members of the 'Petty Revenge' subreddit agree. The story received an outpouring of support from the community, with people saying the homeowner had every right to deal with the situation as they saw fit. But at the same time, the incident sparked further discussion. Why do people believe acting this way is appropriate? And how to best handle nightmarish neighbors while keeping sanity intact? To gain more insight on the topic, we reached out to Joshua Klapow, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, performance coach, and creator of Mental Drive. Klapow works with individuals and organizations across the globe to help them improve productivity, health, and achieve their goals. Being the founder of a psychological well-being initiative that helps people access the best-in-class psychological tools to live healthier, more fulfilled, and successful lives, he was more than happy to share insights on neighbor dramas and how to prevent conflict from escalating into downright neighborhood war. Klapow explained to Bored Panda that as soon as someone feels they have a "right" to something owned by another, a psychological red flag is raised. "We have no 'right' to others' property or really anything that another person has as their own. In some cases, it may be as simple as a misunderstanding about what is on or off-limits." "However, when there is a clear understanding of the boundaries and a person still feels they have a 'right,' entitlement is at play. And entitlement is a powerful and potentially dangerous perception." Klapow elaborated that psychological entitlement has a way of overshadowing logic, reason, and compromise. "When a person believes they are entitled to something, they will have a very hard time understanding that they cannot or should not have it in their possession. In fact, entitlement can consume people to the point where they will fight for the smallest of objects or items," the psychologist said.

Later on the user added an update to clarify some details about the incident

Image credits: rodeopete3281 But how should homeowners handle these people? How to get the message across when neighbors can't seem to take "no" for an answer? Well, Klapow believes that keeping a level head is key, no matter how hard or frustrating it may be. "Remaining calm is the absolute best and most powerful approach," he told us. "When we escalate our emotions, we lose credibility. When it becomes a verbal, emotionally driven fight, then we are lowering ourselves to the standard of the person who is doing us wrong." "People who can't take no for an answer both believe they are right AND believe that if they continue to push and hold their ground, others will come around. They believe that stalemates are overcome through pressure." So remember - remain calm and stay on message. "Keep repeating your boundaries and constraints," Klapow continued. "And then, if there is no progress, in a calm manner state what the consequences will be, what actions you will take if they don't back down." The most important thing, Klapow noted, is to never give out idle threats. "Make sure what you say you will do, you do if they don't back down. Otherwise, you fuel their belief that they can keep pushing and there will be no consequence." Whether we like it or not, conflicts between neighbors are inevitable, and we will all encounter people who want to take advantage of us. But ignoring these incidents is never the answer since they tend to take a toll on our well-being. "Disputes with neighbors can be one of the most stressful experiences we encounter," Klapow said. "We live where we live, and they live where they live, and so escape is not an option. It can make day-to-day interactions feel awkward and strained. It can even lead to wanting to move away." So, in essence, try to resolve disputes calmly - if at all possible. "Hard feelings and resentments that come from emotional conflicts have a way of lasting long past the specific argument that may be going on. Calm is the key," Klapow added. "Don't back down, but don't lose your emotional control." To find a way out of an uncomfortable situation, start with a conversation. "Stick with the facts as you see them. Don't try to assume you know what your neighbor is feeling or understands," he advised. "Resolving conflict means getting an understanding directly from your neighbor and focusing on the fact that you both have to co-exist." "No one wants to live in a state of conflict. And so, while you and your neighbor may be in conflict on one particular item or situation, you likely can agree that getting past the problem will make a better existence for both of you," Klapow concluded.

Readers were quick to share their reactions in the comments here s what they had to say

Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Share on Facebook Ieva Gailiūtė Ieva Gailiūtė Writer, BoredPanda staff Ieva is a writer at Bored Panda who graduated in Scandinavian studies from Vilnius University. After learning the Swedish language and getting completely lost in the world of Scandinavian mythology, she figured out that translating and writing is what she's passionate about. When not writing, Ieva enjoys making jewelry, going on hikes, reading and drinking coffee. Read more » Mindaugas Balčiauskas Mindaugas Balčiauskas Author, BoredPanda staff Photo editor at Bored Panda. Mindaugas has worked as a freelance photographer mainly doing events, product photography and has a recurring passion for macro photography. Read more » Show All Contributors Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! Download Bored Panda app! You May Like 30 Times Rich People Made It Clear To Everyone Else Just How Out Of Touch They Are Without Even Trying Ieva Pečiulytė "You Live Next To Us And We Don’t Like You": 30 Times People Had Funny, Weird Or Crazy Neighbors Mindaugas Balčiauskas 50 Times Old People Had No Right To Be This Wholesome And Awesome Akvile Petraityte Popular on Bored Panda Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective Overworked Employee Quits Because He Wasn't Getting A Fair Wage, Costs The Company $40 Million 40 Embarrassing Moments People Didn't Know Who They Were Talking To And Made A Fool Of Themselves 30 Of The Most Hectic Homes As Shared On 'The Broke Agent' Instagram Account Bride Doesn't Include Wedding Dinner Price In Her Wedding Invites, Is Surprised To See Many Guests Canceling On Her After They Find Out Woman Shows How "Harry Potter" Characters Were Supposed To Look According To Book Descriptions (35 Pics) 50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective Overworked Employee Quits Because He Wasn't Getting A Fair Wage, Costs The Company $40 Million What do you think ? POST Christos Arvanitis Christos Arvanitis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Well this guy was in the right and the neighbors were clearly a-holes but his comment about 2 200lb dogs and a profound love for the 2nd Amendment... he just happens to be an a-hole too IMHO. 19 19points reply Keith O Keith O Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Yep, agreed. He went from wow, this guy had a lot of patience, to "they would have feared me".... wtf ever dude get the #ell out of here with that toxic macho nonsense. He's they type of paper tiger that shows up on youtube getting his @ss whipped for being an annoying bully. 10 10points reply Load More Replies... Libstak Libstak Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Yeah and the cost of the fence does not ring true, way over priced. I think he was gouging them as petty revenge. 9 9points reply Corey Smith Corey Smith Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago I paid $3500 for a privacy fence around by backyard. That included removing the old fence and all new PT wood. Edit: I assumed the entire fence was replaced. I missed the part where he breaks down the math. Never mind. 5 5points reply Libstak Libstak Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Good point, he only partially replaced the damaged part of the fence so your example shows him to be a bit of a smartass. 1 1point reply XenoMurph XenoMurph Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Yes he dealt with it ok to be honest, but that threat of violence with the 2nd amendment and dog reference. Not sure we would get along. (Also if the pool was being maintained, and empty for 6 months, I MIGHT have used it till the new owners showed up.) 2 2points reply Memily Memily Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago I didn't see any threat of violence. Only facts ?‍ 2 2points reply There Is No Planet B There Is No Planet B Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Assholes, assholes everywhere!!! 0 0points reply Albino Albino Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Any place I have to move my car out of before 6am is not a place I'm going to park. 11 11points reply The Starsong Princess The Starsong Princess Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago It’s the stupidity that amazes me. These neighbors got away with a lot but once they realized this guy was going to be around, they should have shrugged and thought “it was good while it lasted” and stayed off the place after he told them no parking. But they kept it up until they got arrested and evicted. You cannot fix that kind of stupid. 5 5points reply Load More Comments POST Christos Arvanitis Christos Arvanitis Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Well this guy was in the right and the neighbors were clearly a-holes but his comment about 2 200lb dogs and a profound love for the 2nd Amendment... he just happens to be an a-hole too IMHO. 19 19points reply Keith O Keith O Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Yep, agreed. He went from wow, this guy had a lot of patience, to "they would have feared me".... wtf ever dude get the #ell out of here with that toxic macho nonsense. He's they type of paper tiger that shows up on youtube getting his @ss whipped for being an annoying bully. 10 10points reply Load More Replies... Libstak Libstak Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Yeah and the cost of the fence does not ring true, way over priced. I think he was gouging them as petty revenge. 9 9points reply Corey Smith Corey Smith Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago I paid $3500 for a privacy fence around by backyard. That included removing the old fence and all new PT wood. Edit: I assumed the entire fence was replaced. I missed the part where he breaks down the math. Never mind. 5 5points reply Libstak Libstak Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Good point, he only partially replaced the damaged part of the fence so your example shows him to be a bit of a smartass. 1 1point reply XenoMurph XenoMurph Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Yes he dealt with it ok to be honest, but that threat of violence with the 2nd amendment and dog reference. Not sure we would get along. (Also if the pool was being maintained, and empty for 6 months, I MIGHT have used it till the new owners showed up.) 2 2points reply Memily Memily Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago I didn't see any threat of violence. Only facts ?‍ 2 2points reply There Is No Planet B There Is No Planet B Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Assholes, assholes everywhere!!! 0 0points reply Albino Albino Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago Any place I have to move my car out of before 6am is not a place I'm going to park. 11 11points reply The Starsong Princess The Starsong Princess Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 1 week ago It’s the stupidity that amazes me. These neighbors got away with a lot but once they realized this guy was going to be around, they should have shrugged and thought “it was good while it lasted” and stayed off the place after he told them no parking. But they kept it up until they got arrested and evicted. You cannot fix that kind of stupid. 5 5points reply Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. Woman Takes DNA Test For Fun Only To Discover Her Long-Term Boyfriend Is Her Full Sibling "I Just Said Thank You And Left": Man’s Nice Gesture Is Praised After Pizza Hut Driver Got A $20 Tip On A $938 Order Woman Flabbergasted At Thrift Store's Prices, Calls Them Out By Sharing 14 Examples 50 Parents Having A Pretty Miserable Day Photoshop Troll Who Takes Photo Requests Too Literally Strikes Again, And The Result Is Hilarious (17 Pics) Popular on Bored Panda 40 Embarrassing Moments People Didn't Know Who They Were Talking To And Made A Fool Of Themselves 30 Of The Most Hectic Homes As Shared On 'The Broke Agent' Instagram Account Bride Doesn't Include Wedding Dinner Price In Her Wedding Invites, Is Surprised To See Many Guests Canceling On Her After They Find Out I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. Woman Takes DNA Test For Fun Only To Discover Her Long-Term Boyfriend Is Her Full Sibling "I Just Said Thank You And Left": Man’s Nice Gesture Is Praised After Pizza Hut Driver Got A $20 Tip On A $938 Order User Submissions The Best Microscopic Photos From The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition 2022 (92 Pics) I Am So Passionate About Creating Mystical Art, Here Are Some Of The Magical Notebooks I Have Made (23 New Pics) 30 Comics About Making It Through Life While Fighting Mental Health Issues By This Artist “I Own An Official Nanosecond”: 35 Rare Items Owned By Our Community I Photographed This Ukrainian Village Because It Is My Solace That Inspires Me (38 pics) By Changing His Lifestyle And Eating Habits At Age 60, Steve Ramsden Has Successfully Lost Over 60 Lbs And Now Has A Body Of A Bodybuilder Almost finished... To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Like what you're reading? Subscribe to our top stories Subscribe Please enter email address Also on Bored Panda 50 Times People Spotted Stupid Design Decisions In Public Places And Just Had To Share 23 Y.O. Son Tells His Parents He’ll Never Speak To Them Again After Finding Out They’re Paying For Sister’s Education Yet Didn’t Pay For His 50 People Who Are Having A Terrible Day At Work Woman Buys Ex-Hoarder's Home With All Of Their Belongings, Spends 4 Years Cleaning When Relatives Start Demanding Heirlooms They Didn't Want 30 Mistakes Made By Designers And Architects Who Didn’t Think Of The Person Who’d Be Using Their Designs Management Introduces Disciplinary Rules To Make Most Of Employees, Freaks Out When They Turn The Rules Against Them European Is Shocked To Learn How American Suburbs Work, Goes Online To Ask Some Accurate Questions 32-Year-Old Independent Modern Woman Draws Comics On Her Observations About Society (30 New Pics) Dad Overhears A Conversation Between His New Wife And His Son, Cancels The Mother’s Day Celebration He’d Planned Employee Gets Told They're "Replaceable", So They Play Along And It Ruins The Company People Are Roasting Airbnb For Getting Completely Out Of Hand, Here Are 30 Of The Most Savage Tweets “I Felt So Shaken Up”: Woman Leaves Family Trip After Eavesdropping On Husband’s Conversation With Mother-In-Law Employee Maliciously Complies To Work Only His 8 1/2 Hours, Makes The Company Lose $85k Per Year "Never Come Back To My Restaurant": Chef Bans Rude Restaurant Patrons And Gives $1,350 Bill To 22 Y.O. Employee They Disrespected Chefs Are Sharing 30 Common Cooking Mistakes We Need To Avoid "Lost In History": 50 Pictures That Shed A New Light On Our Past The Best And Worst Transformations Seen During School Reunions, As Shared By These 30 Internet Users Woman Goes Viral With 7.7M Views When She Shares That Her Date Called Her An Uber To Go Home After He Saw How She Was Dressed I Used AI To See What These 30 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life, And Here's The Result (New Pics) 50 Times Teachers Hung The Funniest Signs In Their Classrooms And They Ended Up Being Praised Online "An Entitled Mother Insists That I 'Share' My Nintendo Switch With Her Child On My Flight" This Online Group Is Dedicated To Things That Are Inexplicably Satisfying, Here Are 50 Of The Best Ones (New Pics) 50 Times Signs Were So Funny, People Had To Share Them On This Facebook Page Employee Laughs In Boss' Face For Saying It's "Unethical" To Make Plans After Work, Takes The Case To The Director Also on Bored Panda 50 Times Teachers Hung The Funniest Signs In Their Classrooms And They Ended Up Being Praised Online I Used AI To See What These 30 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life, And Here's The Result (New Pics) "Lost In History": 50 Pictures That Shed A New Light On Our Past 32-Year-Old Independent Modern Woman Draws Comics On Her Observations About Society (30 New Pics) Chefs Are Sharing 30 Common Cooking Mistakes We Need To Avoid 50 Times People Spotted Stupid Design Decisions In Public Places And Just Had To Share "Never Come Back To My Restaurant": Chef Bans Rude Restaurant Patrons And Gives $1,350 Bill To 22 Y.O. Employee They Disrespected Employee Maliciously Complies To Work Only His 8 1/2 Hours, Makes The Company Lose $85k Per Year Woman Flabbergasted At Thrift Store's Prices, Calls Them Out By Sharing 14 Examples People Are Roasting Airbnb For Getting Completely Out Of Hand, Here Are 30 Of The Most Savage Tweets 23 Y.O. Son Tells His Parents He’ll Never Speak To Them Again After Finding Out They’re Paying For Sister’s Education Yet Didn’t Pay For His The Best And Worst Transformations Seen During School Reunions, As Shared By These 30 Internet Users Woman Goes Viral With 7.7M Views When She Shares That Her Date Called Her An Uber To Go Home After He Saw How She Was Dressed This Online Group Is Dedicated To Things That Are Inexplicably Satisfying, Here Are 50 Of The Best Ones (New Pics) Employee Gets Told They're "Replaceable", So They Play Along And It Ruins The Company Photoshop Troll Who Takes Photo Requests Too Literally Strikes Again, And The Result Is Hilarious (17 Pics) 50 Times Signs Were So Funny, People Had To Share Them On This Facebook Page Employee Laughs In Boss' Face For Saying It's "Unethical" To Make Plans After Work, Takes The Case To The Director European Is Shocked To Learn How American Suburbs Work, Goes Online To Ask Some Accurate Questions 30 Mistakes Made By Designers And Architects Who Didn’t Think Of The Person Who’d Be Using Their Designs 50 Parents Having A Pretty Miserable Day “I Felt So Shaken Up”: Woman Leaves Family Trip After Eavesdropping On Husband’s Conversation With Mother-In-Law Management Introduces Disciplinary Rules To Make Most Of Employees, Freaks Out When They Turn The Rules Against Them 50 People Who Are Having A Terrible Day At Work Follow We're also on Instagram and tumblr App Store App Store User Submissions Hey Pandas, How Often Do You Forget Something Important, And What Was The Result? 35replies 21 points Hey Pandas, Share Pics Of Your Halloween Decorations 4comments 22 points This Artist Continues To Create Amazing Logic-Challenging Photo Manipulations (70 New Pics) 5comments 33 points Hey Pandas, What's Something You've Made Yourself? (Closed) 6comments 29 points I Created My Own Dark Tarot Deck Featuring Creepy Creatures And Demons (78 Pics) 16comments 53 points This Artist Reimagines Brazilian States As Video Game Characters (22 Pics) 9comments 30 points Hairstylist Shares 30 Women Who Took The Risk Of Cutting Their Hair Short And Got Awesome Results (New Pics) 75comments 51 points Hey Pandas, What Is The Weirdest Name For A Human You've Ever Heard? (Closed) 80replies 21 points Artist Creates Adorable Images Of Dressed-Up Animals With References To Star Wars, The Hobbit And More (44 Pics) 23comments 61 points "An Amazing World Right Under Your Nose": 24 Pictures Of Nature That I Took With A Macro Lens 7comments 43 points Get the App App Store App Store Google News © 2022 Bored Panda