Okay. Yeah. I had a *friendly* (read: needy) neighbor like yours. You absolutely MUST give her the cold shoulder. The first time is hard, after that it gets easier and easier. She knocks on your door? Don't answer. PERIOD. Do. Not. Answer. No matter what. Nope. Do not open that door.


When she approaches you when you're outside. Say, "I am busy right now, I cannot talk now." AND TURN AWAY. If she keeps talking, ignore her and walk away - right into your home if need be, and close the door.

You're bringing groceries into your house, she catches you and starts yakking? KEEP MOVING. Call over your shoulder, "I'M BIZZZYYY!" and KEEP WALKING.


You absolutely have to stand up to that woman because if you don't, you are allowing yourself to be her prisoner. You must not feel guilty for owning your time and the right to live in your home in peace.