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To leave a note at his door

157 replies

singlemum10 · 13/04/2026 14:38

Okay, I need opinions...

I have a crush on my neighbour (who will be my neighbour for another 3 months) but I rarely see him, and when I do I’m usually with my son so it’s not really a moment to talk. But he is so kind to us both and extremely handsome. I'm a single mum in my late 20s, have 2 child-free nights a week and don't have time to meet people in day-to-day life and I very much miss having a connection with someone

So I’m thinking of leaving a note on his door like:
“hi neighbor, I always forget to ask if my stroller is in the way in the entrance - let me know if it is, and you can text me on xxx if we don’t run into each other” (I genuinely do always forget to ask)

Very neutral, not flirty as I don't know his relationship status or if he is even into me! I'm just not sure if this is the worst note ever to leave haha, just thought it might open the door veeeeeery slightly

What should I do?
A) leave the note (lowkey, no expectations)
B) leave the note but add something to make it easier to start a conversation
C) don’t leave a note, just wait until I run into him
D) abort mission completely lol

OP posts:
remodelornot · 17/04/2026 09:01

MissFenellaPrism · 13/04/2026 18:06

Really?! That's where I went wrong with Friedrich, then.

add plenty of Brandy 😁

No i’m not a guy

singlemum10 · 17/04/2026 16:18

Okay guys. I have made the executive decision to leave that note tonight, reason being it seems quite a lot of you actually like it after all, and if I'm being very honest with myself, I'd never have the balls to do any of the things you guys have suggested, which would then just lead to nothing!

For those saying he would’ve made a move by now if he was interested… maybe. But I also haven’t given any indication that I’m into him. I'm a very confident person but get very shy with these things and can come across as completely disinterested without meaning to.

I actually realised that today when a very attractive guy at work complimented my hair and I just awkwardly said “oh, thank you” and walked off. That’s when it hit me ... yeah… it’s this note or nothing. 😅

OP posts:
Tacohill · 17/04/2026 23:14

singlemum10 · 17/04/2026 16:18

Okay guys. I have made the executive decision to leave that note tonight, reason being it seems quite a lot of you actually like it after all, and if I'm being very honest with myself, I'd never have the balls to do any of the things you guys have suggested, which would then just lead to nothing!

For those saying he would’ve made a move by now if he was interested… maybe. But I also haven’t given any indication that I’m into him. I'm a very confident person but get very shy with these things and can come across as completely disinterested without meaning to.

I actually realised that today when a very attractive guy at work complimented my hair and I just awkwardly said “oh, thank you” and walked off. That’s when it hit me ... yeah… it’s this note or nothing. 😅

Good for you OP!! 😁😁

What did you put in your note and has he contacted you?

thefourthbeatle · 18/04/2026 02:09

Sending you thoughts & best wishes. If nothing happens, nothing lost. If you hadn't made the move it would always grate at the back of your mind. (Unfortunately, I've been there 🤯👎🏾). ❤️🙏❤️

Teanbiscuits33 · 18/04/2026 02:49

Don’t leave a note. The thing about the stroller seems very cringeworthy and forced. It will come across really odd as a note. You should wait to bump into him and then bring it up casually, ‘’oh, I’ve been meaning to say, I hope the stroller isn’t bothering you at the entrance?’’ Then hopefully strike a friendly conversation from there.

Failing that, the fact that one of you is leaving in three months is excuse enough for you to knock on his door to say goodbye to your neighbour, thank him for his kindness since you’ve known each other and hope things go from there. I see no need for a note.

Edit: I see you already did the note. Good luck 🤞🏻

FeliciaFancybottom · 18/04/2026 15:07

singlemum10 · 17/04/2026 16:18

Okay guys. I have made the executive decision to leave that note tonight, reason being it seems quite a lot of you actually like it after all, and if I'm being very honest with myself, I'd never have the balls to do any of the things you guys have suggested, which would then just lead to nothing!

For those saying he would’ve made a move by now if he was interested… maybe. But I also haven’t given any indication that I’m into him. I'm a very confident person but get very shy with these things and can come across as completely disinterested without meaning to.

I actually realised that today when a very attractive guy at work complimented my hair and I just awkwardly said “oh, thank you” and walked off. That’s when it hit me ... yeah… it’s this note or nothing. 😅

Are you leaving the note that you mentioned originally? Oh dear, if so.

vapourtrail · 18/04/2026 15:39

FeliciaFancybottom · 18/04/2026 15:07

Are you leaving the note that you mentioned originally? Oh dear, if so.

Why say this? Feels unnecessarily mean.

@singlemum10 whatever you decided to go with, lemon drizzle or no lemon drizzle, hope it works out for you!

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