What would you do?

[jmdis]

I moved into my dream home four months ago. I love everything about the house, except for the neighbors. The houses are close together and I have heard some disturbing things coming from their backyard. These people are LOUD and have massive anger issues. I'm just curious what other people would do. Would you consider moving or would you stay and hope one day they move away?

 

[.Mikha'el.]

Have you tried talking to them and finding out what the noise is about?

 

[jmdis]

The noise is them screaming at each other, banging their fists on the back door, or repeatedly hitting objects in their backyard. These things happen in the evening and/or in the middle of the night. They are not friendly people.

 

[Salvadore]

So sorry. I grew up with neighbors who swore and yelled frequently in the driveway. We didn't interfere. It lessened throughout the years.

 

[bèlla]

jmdis,

I'm sorry to hear your environment is being disturbed by your neighbors. Ask for the Lord's intervention on the strife and your circumstances. Some can live with it and others can't. I'm a light sleeper and the chaos would disturb me too much.

Yours in His Service,

~Bella

 

[Aussie Pete]

I moved into my dream home four months ago. I love everything about the house, except for the neighbors. The houses are close together and I have heard some disturbing things coming from their backyard. These people are LOUD and have massive anger issues. I'm just curious what other people would do. Would you consider moving or would you stay and hope one day they move away?

Pray. Bind the evil spirits. I lived in a ground floor flat. The guy above me was an alcoholic. He would pass out with his music so loud that the windows rattled. Some of his friends came around because they feared that he'd died. Some of us prayed for him. I'd not met him as I worked and he was never awake when I was home. One day he came to my door and apologised. He was sober, off the drink, his sister had set him up in a gardening business and he already had a contract. Total transformation. God answers prayer.

 

[Tone]

I moved into my dream home four months ago. I love everything about the house, except for the neighbors. The houses are close together and I have heard some disturbing things coming from their backyard. These people are LOUD and have massive anger issues. I'm just curious what other people would do. Would you consider moving or would you stay and hope one day they move away?

Yes, pray and maybe soundproof that side of the house.

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[Heavenhome]

I would keep to myself, give it time and of course keep the situation in your prayers.

As you say they are unfriendly I wouldn't approach them.
If the situation escalates I would consider contacting the police as there may be domestic violence involved. Maybe the police visit would wake them up and that would be enough to change their behaviour.

I really hope it is resolved for you soon.

 

[Melody Suttles]

I moved into my dream home four months ago. I love everything about the house, except for the neighbors. The houses are close together and I have heard some disturbing things coming from their backyard. These people are LOUD and have massive anger issues. I'm just curious what other people would do. Would you consider moving or would you stay and hope one day they move away?

A Pharisee asked, “Who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29). Jesus then told the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

We must live by a higher standard than what the world expects—a standard that is impossible for us to attain by our own efforts.

It’s only through the power of God’s Spirit that His people can truly love and pray for violent, disrespectful, and abusive neighbors. (Romans 12:14-21).

"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). That which God demands, only He can accomplish.

I edited my original text. On re-reading it, I sounded a bit condescending. My apologies - and for good measure, I would definitely keep my distance from the neighbors, never engage any of them, but yes, pray pray pray that they are converted and delivered or that God moves them away from you. You have your dream home - sounds like they hate life anyway - so don't leave just yet - you are God's child and He is right there with you!

Father, please work a miracle in this situation. Deliver these neighbors from the enemy and bring them to the knowledge of the love of your Son, Jesus. Transform their lives - making disciples of them for your glory. But Lord, if they will not hear or believe, then I ask that you work on behalf of your dear child - cause the abusive family unit to move away, and put a loving Christian household in it's place. In Jesus' name. Amen.

 

[Basil the Great]

I would keep to myself, give it time and of course keep the situation in your prayers.

As you say they are unfriendly I wouldn't approach them.
If the situation escalates I would consider contacting the police as there may be domestic violence involved. Maybe the police visit would wake them up and that would be enough to change their behaviour.

I really hope it is resolved for you soon.

It sounds to me like there is a good chance that domestic violence is at work here, so it might be best to keep your distance.

 

[dqhall]

I moved into my dream home four months ago. I love everything about the house, except for the neighbors. The houses are close together and I have heard some disturbing things coming from their backyard. These people are LOUD and have massive anger issues. I'm just curious what other people would do. Would you consider moving or would you stay and hope one day they move away?

Moving is not cheap; 6% broker fee, unless you keep it and rent it out. Try to forgive. If they seem mad at you, it is better to stay in with the shades closed. If there is no gunfire directed at your house and a low crime rate, you might survive.

 

[jmdis]

Thanks for responding everyone.

 

[April_Rose]

Me personally I would move.

 

[mama2one]

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