Being friendly with neighbors is just what Gen-Z would call “good vibes.” It just makes sense to try to get along with the people around you and make some attempt to develop some feeling of community. But, still, there are limitations to these relationships; the mere proximity of your homes doesn’t make for a strong relationship. You can’t just presume a neighborly relationship to be one of a different sort. And wishing doesn’t make it so either.
Sure, maybe if the neighbor’s kids were some of the daughter’s closest friends, then it would make sense to invite them to the party. But when you’re that young, “friend” is more, “Closest kid in proximity to me, anyway.” But if this is how the neighbor acts on a regular basis, then it would make sense to keep her at an arm’s length and as far away as possible.
Seems like she’s making something that isn’t about her about her. Turning to social media to make vague posts, knowing that this mother would see them, in the most petty, unkind, and borderline narcissistic way. Is it really even about the kids? Or is that just a convenient excuse to create some drama and bring more attention to herself?
