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to ask my neighbour to bring her laundry in?

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Lookingback01 · 24/06/2026 15:33

I've name changed for this because I feel a bit silly to be posting, but it's driving me crazy so I need some advice.

We live in a new build next door to another couple who recently moved in. Our gardens are pretty close together and only really separated by a small fence that we can easily see over when standing.

We're all mid-thirties and they're a nice enough couple, are polite and friendly, keep themselves to themselves and are pretty quiet, so no problems there.

The issue I'm having is that the woman is objectively beautiful, very toned, slim, etc. Today she's obviously taking full advantage of the lovely weather we're having here and has decided to hang her underwear out on the line to dry. When I say underwear, I'm not talking about the simple black briefs and maternity bras that I'm currently wearing, but beautiful skimpy Victoria's Secret type stuff.

I don't know if it's my hormones or what the issue is, but this is making me feel so jealous because I keep thinking that my DH is looking at her underwear and will start to fancy her, if he doesn't already.

I was thinking that I could write her a small, friendly note just asking if she would mind bringing them inside. I mean, they're so skimpy that they'll probably be dry by now, anyway. I don't have the nerve to ask her face to face because part of me knows I'm being ridiculous, but I can't help how I feel and have been sitting here crying all afternoon imagining her and my DH together.

He thinks I'm acting crazy and said that if I send her a note, he will go to his mum's for the night because it would be absolutely mortifying.

AIBU?

OP posts:
Yellowpapersun · 24/06/2026 15:43

This reminds me of years ago when we moved to a brand new estate. The couple next door and the couple next to them were all early 20s. Next door woman put a load of frillies on the line, then suddenly the next woman did too. Then next door started pegging hers out like they were on display in a fashion show and then next woman did the same. I quite enjoyed being a spectator as they tried to outdo each other in knicker wars.

Meadowfinch · 24/06/2026 15:43

Of course you can't. Give your head a wobble, and then go and do something useful. Plan your first Xmas in your new home, but do not go near the neighbours.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 24/06/2026 15:42

Lookingback01 · 24/06/2026 15:39

Thank you. I’m going to ignore all the posts suggesting I’m either making this up or have some weird underwear fetish.

I know that I’m being over the top, and I’m generally not a jealous person. DH is great and has never given me any reason not to trust him, so these feelings have really thrown me.

You’ve been crying all afternoon with jealously, you are clearly a jealous person! I’m surprised your husband is willing to put up with this, and woman would be told to run a mile

Evaka · 24/06/2026 15:42

Sounds like you're not doing very well mentally, if this is for real. Suggests a complete break from reality and perspective on normal behaviour.

Lookingback01 · 24/06/2026 15:42

SweatySpider321 · 24/06/2026 15:41

Reverse

If it’s real then feel free to lose weight, tone up and buy more exciting under wear

I’m pregnant, so will lose weight once my baby is born.

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ChickenBananaBanana · 24/06/2026 15:42

Get yourself some skimpy panties and hang em out?

DancingInTheMoonlights · 24/06/2026 15:42

😂😂

PumpkinSpicedLatte · 24/06/2026 15:41

Assuming this isn’t a joke, I would consider seeking medical advice for your mental health, in the nicest possible way. You’re being very unreasonable and I’d be mortified if my partner wrote a letter to anyone about something like this. I’m sorry you’re feeling that way.

SweatySpider321 · 24/06/2026 15:41

Reverse

If it’s real then feel free to lose weight, tone up and buy more exciting under wear

RoseField1 · 24/06/2026 15:41

This would be insane.

Locutus2000 · 24/06/2026 15:41

WTAF

Tableforjoan · 24/06/2026 15:40

If you sent that letter she would probably think your dh is a pervert tbh.

Soon get a higher fence that way.

shrunkenhead · 24/06/2026 15:40

Maybe treat yourself to some nice underwear too. Sure there are attractive maternity bras available and thongs. And remember you won't be pregnant forever, if you're not enjoying your pregnancy body atm.

likelysuspect · 24/06/2026 15:40

You sound completely reasonable

No, really.

EmeraldDreams73 · 24/06/2026 15:39

Omg please please do not do this!!!!

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 24/06/2026 15:39

Just write her a list of rules for what you will graciously allow her to do on her own property!

Lookingback01 · 24/06/2026 15:39

Sharkle · 24/06/2026 15:36

Yes that would be mortifying. Unless there’s some reason to suspect your husband you are doing him a huge disservice and it’s insulting to both of them to suggest they’re about to get together. Just put it down to hormones nd stop all the nonsense. Being irrationally jealous isn’t ok.

Thank you. I’m going to ignore all the posts suggesting I’m either making this up or have some weird underwear fetish.

I know that I’m being over the top, and I’m generally not a jealous person. DH is great and has never given me any reason not to trust him, so these feelings have really thrown me.

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NeedyLimeMember · 24/06/2026 15:39

It sounds like this situation is really playing on some of your own insecurities, which is really hard to sit with. However, ultimately you are responsible for these. And if you don't address these, if it's not the skimpy knickers it will only be something else that is triggering the feelings
Use it as an opportunity to explore what the root of how you're feeling and if you can somehow work through it or address it.

Poppingby · 24/06/2026 15:39

Please don't. She's going to think you are absolutely unhinged.

racierach · 24/06/2026 15:38

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

StarPyjamas · 24/06/2026 15:38

Oh come on OP, no-one's this bored surely?

Have a lie down in front of a fan.

Echobelly · 24/06/2026 15:38

Yeah, don't do that. I think with the heat your brain is making a bit of a leap here

CoffeeBooksRats · 24/06/2026 15:38

Yes YABVU. I hope this is a joke?!

Duvetdayforme · 24/06/2026 15:37

Either this is a joke or you need some medical support. 💐

darksideofthetoon · 24/06/2026 15:37

This has got to be a joke post or the heat has gone to the OPs head!