fbpx My Neighbor Doesn't Upkeep His Yard. What Can I Do?
Authored by Dr. Michelle Murray on February 8, 2022
Dear Dr. Michelle:

My neighbor doesn't keep up his yard. In the winter, he never shovels the sidewalk and in the summer, it's the grass. I know it's not my business but it bothers me. Can I say something? How can I get over this when I have to look at it every day?

Thanks,
Glen

Dear Glen:

This is a question many people can relate to. This week, Tera Girardin sits down with Dr. Michelle K. Murray to answer your question via video!

Dr. Michelle K. Murray asks Glen to stop and think about how much he cares about his relationship with his neighbor because sharing criticism without having a strong neighborly foundation could harm the relationship. In terms of how Glen can best get over the situation, Dr. Michelle recommends focusing on what he can control instead of focusing on his neighbor. Learn more in the video response below.


Dear Dr. Michelle blog posts are informational in nature.  The posts are not meant to take the place of consulting your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health providers regarding your well-being or the well-being of others. Submitting a question does not establish a client/therapist relationship.

 

Dr. Michelle Murray