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Neighbours having furious arguments... Not sure what to do..

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NintendoSwitch0 · 23/08/2022 10:17

I live next door to a couple (this isn't relevant to the context of the post but for information it's a same sex female couple).
The past couple of months there has been a speight of furious arguments between them.. From what I gather I think their relationship has rapidly declined and they are furiously arguing over who stays in the house.. I wfh 3 days a week so hear absolutely everything as the walls are so desperately thin..
I am very friendly with my neighbours and we've helped each other in a few jams..
After their arguments, one goes out and the other stays in the house and I can hear her sobbing and telling herself she wants to kill herself if she can't stay in the house etc..
Should I keep completely out of it or should I check on her at all. They know I am in and can hear everything as I've heard them mention I'm in and to keep if down etc..
It is getting more frequent now and the arguments are getting more verbally abusive.
Not sure what to do..

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BogOffTraceyBeaker · 23/08/2022 11:48

i wouldn’t get involved unless one of them specifically asked me.

chillipenguin · 23/08/2022 11:53

I'd go round and slip her the number for the samaritans

10HailMarys · 23/08/2022 11:56

From what you've said, it sounds like it's a case of two people being awful to each other, rather than one person being the abuser and one person being the victim, is that right?

With regards to the woman who is sobbing and talking about killing herself, if she's alone in the house when she's doing that, I think I would assume she was actually on the phone to someone. But if you are genuinely concerned that she's suicidal, you could knock on the door and just say you couldn't help hearing what was going on and wanted to check on her welfare. I wouldn't take any sides though. Just because she is the one who stays indoors while the other one leaves, that doesn't automatically mean that she is being abused and the other one isn't.

If you hear physical violence going on, then you need to call the police.

TangoWhiskyAlphaTango · 23/08/2022 11:57

I think unless there was domestic abuse involved I would keep out of it to be honest.

mountainsunsets · 23/08/2022 12:32

I'm not sure I'd get involved if they're both equally as shouty as each other.

Or is it the case that one is the perpetrator?

stoplittlepotstop · 23/08/2022 12:53

On one hand you might be best staying out of it.

On the other hand, it could be helpful and kind to knock when they're both in and sit down with them both, and ask if there's anything you can do to help them through this situation - if you're all usually genuinely on good, friendly terms.

With the second option, obviously only you know whether that would be appropriate or well received (we don't know them).

Or you could just let them know you know, and that you're there if either or both of them need you, but that you won't be taking sides.

gogohmm · 23/08/2022 13:00

I would slip the one talking about killing herself a note saying come round any time and you will help, she probably won't and it's most likely a throwaway remark in an argument but knowing someone cares might be helpful

Zoeslatesttrope · 23/08/2022 13:02

Seeing as you're already friendly, I would check if she's alright.

dottiedodah · 23/08/2022 13:18

TBH I would leave them to it! They will be embarrassed if you say anything.Sounds like they will be splitting fairly soon anyway!

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