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Do I send a condolence card?

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solitudehappiness · 20/03/2014 12:09

Neighbours who've tormented and been absolutely hideous to us for years. The man has just died of cancer, in the last day or so. Do I send a condolence card to the woman who absolutely hates me. She's written awful letters to our landlord, stolen things from us etc.
Do I rise above it and be the better person and send a condolence card? I really don't know what to do. Would appreciate some thoughts please.

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Marylou62 · 20/03/2014 16:29

Slightly different I know but we fell out with a friend..awful. We sent a birthday card as usual to their child 6 months later and was told by another mutual friend that they tore it up in front of that child with some choice words. That made me feel bad. I wouldn't as you know they might think you are being being sarcastic.

solitudehappiness · 20/03/2014 20:43

Its a sad situation, and in an ideal world, I would drop a card through, and it would be accepted gracefully. But, from all the messages, I realise it could be seen as something other than being good natured.
Thank you Smile

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Pumpkinpositive · 20/03/2014 20:51

No, she'll probably think you're taking the piss. Vile though she may be, she's probably got enough on her plate to deal without fretting over the neighbours "laughing" at her plight.

AmysTiara · 20/03/2014 21:13

No way would i send a card

solitudehappiness · 22/03/2014 11:36

I've spoken to a close friend who knows how much upset neighbours have caused, and agrees also not to send a card. Still a sad situation, but, it doesn't excuse how much torment they have caused our family.

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rockybalboa · 22/03/2014 11:39

Nope. She sounds like she'll twist it into something it's not.

KittensoftPuppydog · 22/03/2014 11:41

No.

Birdsgottafly · 22/03/2014 11:41

I had a lot of issues with my Next Door but one neighbour.

She developed aggressive Cancer, I didn't offer condolences, she has now died.

I gave to the collection that another neighbour did for flowers, she was a long standing resident, I grew up in the area.

I did this for her young Grandchildren's benefit.

Her adult children are as horrible as her and I wouldn't/haven't offered condolences.

solitudehappiness · 22/03/2014 11:55

Sorry you had issues too birdsgottafly. It amazes me how vile some people can be? We're all different, but I'm of the saying we should live and let live Smile

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Onesleeptillwembley · 22/03/2014 12:18

Frankly I wouldn't. He was a twat. Now he's a dead twat. He's not going to bother you again. Leave it at that.

specialsubject · 22/03/2014 13:32

no. You are being the better person by not sending a 'good riddance' card!!

Floggingmolly · 22/03/2014 13:48

No, I wouldn't. And what's the bloody point of anonymous flowers? Confused

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