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Sooo new next next door neighbour has moved in....

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IrisJoy · 27/01/2019 20:50

The house next door to me has just been sold. I saw a pretty cute guy there over the weekend. I thought he mught be some sort of handy man doing some bits there before the owners moved in because I am not that lucky I bumped into an acquaintance today who knows him. It turns out he is the new owner. He is divorced with children. (as am I). This never happens!
It's OK to just go and knock on the door and introduce myself, right? In a neighbourly way of course.

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Capricornandproud · 27/01/2019 21:22

Ooh go for it OP!!!!

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IrisJoy · 27/01/2019 21:23

@dalmatianmad that would be very keen! Good idea though. Will storr that one for later use!

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dalmatianmad · 27/01/2019 21:29

Not over keen! Just caring and neighbourly Smile

theworldistoosmall · 27/01/2019 21:30

Go for it. I did over a year ago. Knocked on the neighbours' door, said Hi I'm World, just thought I would knock and say hello and welcome to the neighbourhood. Are you new to the neighbourhood and know your way around. He didn't.
Was invited in. We had a chat and got on great. Still do, although he was only there for a few months. Was handy for a late night romp and he's still one of my fwb's. (I'm not interested in a relationship with anyone)

TheABC · 27/01/2019 21:32

If baking is not your thing, buy some nice biscuits or chocs (they are sure to be hoovered up by his DCs). It's always good to have a nice neighbour.

Yulebealrite · 27/01/2019 21:39

So he's hot and also handy with his tools. Sounds perfect.

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IrisJoy · 27/01/2019 21:45

@theworldostoosmall I would definitely be OK with a fwb situation. Not really interested in a full on relationship. But, as I said, even if he is just a nice guy and we get on well, that would be lovely.

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ChrisPrattsFace · 27/01/2019 21:46

I’m alresdy invested in this Grin

WonderWoman2019 · 27/01/2019 21:48

Go for it OP.

DeadCertain · 27/01/2019 21:50

Similar happened with my sister (she was the new neighbour though) and they're now married with children!!

brick15 · 27/01/2019 21:51

Oooh go for it and come back and tell us what happened!

CheeseCakeSunflowers · 27/01/2019 21:54

You tube the gold blend tv adverts from way back and do the same.

Harvey3 · 27/01/2019 22:36

Get in there early with some home-baked biscuits - then he has to invite you in for tea/coffee Grin

DiaryofWimpyMumm · 28/01/2019 14:28

Oh yes you have to say hello to him. I'm possibly getting new neighbours this year. I Hope I get a hot one

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IrisJoy · 28/01/2019 20:38

OK, his light was on in the kitchen just now so I knocked. He seems really nice. Just chatted about the house and plans etc. So have invited him to knock on my door at some point so I can show him what I have done with ours....
Guess I just have to wait now and see if he does? Or, if he doesn't, wait until I bump into him? patience was never my strong point

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BigFatBloomers · 29/01/2019 09:42

Nice gentle start. Not too much. How exciting!!
🤞🤞🤞

ChasedByBees · 29/01/2019 10:02

Sounds a good start!

Going to be a total Debbie Downer though. One of my friends had a relationship with her next door neighbour. It was a nightmare when it ended as she had to pass his house every day and there was no escape from it.

14allall41 · 29/01/2019 10:37

ChasedByBees - that's exactly what I was thinking!

TheABC · 29/01/2019 10:44

Have some nice biscuits stashed...
Not overinvested. At all!

importantkath · 29/01/2019 11:49

To counter balance the nightmare story, I married the guy next door. We did have a serious discussion but both felt quite strongly. We have now been married for 16 years and have four kids. It's been wonderful!

AliceRR · 29/01/2019 12:35

*When he says this (untrue) things to make himself sound better, do you make it very clear to him that it’s not actually true?

Or do you keep quiet to keep the peace?*

My friend had a relationship with her neighbour too (not next door) but they split up and it’s awkward now as he’s got s girlfriend who is always trying to befriend my friend (she doesn’t know about their past) and so my friend is always trying to politely decline

Mystory90 · 29/01/2019 12:43

Good tactic although I would be embarrassed to knock in someone's house to see how how their house is Blush but that's just me Smile

Sammysquiz · 29/01/2019 12:46

A handsome man moved into the flat next to mine, I used to keep an eye out and if I saw him coming out of his flat I’d just happen to come out at that time too and we got chatting....

....and now we’re married!!

Bakingberry · 29/01/2019 12:50

This makes me think of Desperate Housewives when Mike Delfino moves in!! Wink

NamiAndHolly · 29/01/2019 12:52

all sounds lovely but can you imagine if this beautiful relationship turns into a horrific break up & he lives next door ?