Neighbours who are always trying to outdo everyone else

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How do you deal with them? The typical movie stereotype neighbours, who spend loads of money on things and go overboard with everything, then act smugly and make sure they drop derogatory remarks into every bit of small talk. I really wish that I could just ignore it but my skin isn’t quite that thick, this particular neighbour I have makes me feel really awful about myself. I’m trying to boost my self esteem up, but every time I make a small improvement to my home or appearance or just life that I’m really proud of, she immediately goes out and does something much bigger.

Tonight, of course, it’s Christmas decorations. Any advice on how to ignore her, or stories of your own show off neighbours are appreciated.

I would just look in disdain at her stuff and tell her I like to keep things classy and understated.

Theres a woman around the corner from me and she does this, her and her hubbie. Everything has to be bigger and better but they are so trashy. They had an ACTUAL red carpet outside for their daughters 13th. Poor kid looked like something from 'My big fat gypsy communion' on her communion day.

Less is more.

Your neighbour is bonkers.

I am tending to agree with others, and that perhaps what you need to work on is why you react to her comments the way you do.

You could always play 'Neighbour Bingo' and have a mental checklist of all the things she boasts about. Give yourself points for every success.

Honestly next time she she said anything to that effect I would just say ‘how very sad for you’ in your most affectionate tone with mild head shaking. What a sad individual she is

Or do the MN head tilt and ask her in a concerned voice what deep insecurity she's compensating for.

Alternatively, do some work on yourself so she doesn't get to you so much while thinking to yourself 'I'm glad I'm not that obsessed with outdoing the neighbours.'

Why are you speaking to this neighbour at all, op? I’m not into decorating my house or anything so no jealousy or low esteem about that, but if a neighbour made such rude comments I just wouldn’t bother with them again.

I have a friend that came into money a few years ago. Now has a gorgeous big house and everything she could want. She has to mention money and holidays and purchases every conversation. I find it quite funny.

Oh wow. I would have lost my temper being spoken to like that!

Next time you are up a ladder and she starts that nonsense pour some paint on her head.
She sounds very annoying. Do everything you can to block her view of you in your front garden. A hedge if possible, a large shrub and a giant inflatable snowman.

This 100%

Are they doing a live audition for a remake of Northern Lights..