To be concerned about my neighbours?

[Lynn981]

My neighbours are a young couple with a toddler. I normally seem them but I haven’t for 3 days now. All their lights and curtains hahe been drawn but their cars are still on the drive and haven’t moved. Or am I over thinking? It just seems a bit unusual. We are rural and you can’t really get to anywhere without a car, not even local shop. Also they’re not abroad or anything, as I actually spoke to the lady neighbour the other day and she said someone from the council was meant to be coming round

I updated that it seems they are back as I saw the man and dog.

However, I haven’t seen the lady and their little one yet

Go and knock. Better safe than sorry. Call 999 if no answer and dog barking

I don't believe this post. I can't believe "it seems they are back" but then only seen dog and the male. No partner or child.
I don't believe anyone would not be checking in with them but Mumsnet but then updating they are back. Sorry if you are genuine just seems bit baity. X

Sorry if it seems that way but it’s definitely not.. I just happened to see him and his dog, not walking past the house. Just further on when I drove past coming home. I just haven’t happened to see the lady and child yet. But I’ve been at work etc

Maybe they’ve separated

Sorry I just know myself. I would be checking on partner & child if I was that worried. Have you knocked since been at work. I just wandered if this was bot/bait post. Because I don't see how you can't enquire.

Well, understood but I’ve seen him and people on here have said I’m being nosey?

I guess they could be separated. Her car is still there though, but hasn’t moved

Yes you’ve seen him, but not the woman or child. Who gives a stuff whether strangers on the internet think you’re being nosey? Why this apparent fear of knocking on your neighbour’s door? It’s barking mad. If I was worried I’d go check on them and tell them exactly why - I hadn’t seen you for a few days and wanted to make sure you were all ok.

This. And do it when you know he’s taken the dog out for a walk.

I don't think you are nosey op. Concern is valid. You know them. Also you are acting with good intention (i.e wanting to know they are ok).
Have you had chance to now speak to them. You could always take partner or another neighbour. Caring is never a bad thing. Have you actually progressed in seeing all of them. That was why I thought it might not be genuine, as surely you can knock & check. X

For gods sake just knock and say you’ve genuinely been worried.

And swap contact details.. much easier than all this.

I believe a pp suggested asking if a parcel you were expecting had arrived as a starting point.

No.

I too would still be worried and would be calling over when he is out (unbeknownst to him ) on the pretence of looking for a parcel you were expecting to be delivered is a good excuse.