Our neighbors are always inviting each other over and swimming in each others pools, sipping on mixed drinks and cold beer while the kids play together. It sounds like a fun, relaxing time. But that’s all we know of it, the sounds heard from across the street, or next door. Remember, that Women’s Club I wrote about? I haven’t heard another word about it. And let’s be honest, I probably won’t. And since we’re being honest, I’m not sure I really want to be included. It sounded really fun at first, but the few times we’ve been invited to hang out, there is too much gossip. Who’s doing who, what neighbor is nosy and what neighbor is a slacker or all that other keepin up with the Jones’ stuff. I’m not interested. I’ve never been one for drama. I don’t care who’s grass is greener, shorter, longer, weedier or professionally landscaped. I don’t care what your income is or how many vacations you go on each year.
I’m realizing very quickly that not getting involved in the gossip means you’re basically non-existent in the neighborhood. We do our own thing, go to work each day and stay in our little house each night with each other, sipping on our chilled wine, listening to the washing machine spin and the baby sneezing over the monitor. There’s no drama within these walls, and I’m okay with that.
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I was at a baby shower the other day and all of the girls there were being all catty and gossipy. So I took Hailey into another room and just hung out with her for awhile. I wasn't trying to be unsocial, but I just prefer not to be around that kind of stuff.
For the most part our days resemble yours… avoid the neighborhood drama and enjoy our own little family!
I totally agree! I hate gossip and all that keeping track of one another. As long as you are not hurting my little world or some kid do whatever you want in you world. And besides your world is happy and that's why you don't need to put others down to make your life better:)
you read my mind…or overheard my recent conversation with my hubby. We don't do drama…hate it and don't have time for it. Good for you staying out of the gossip mill!!
I 100% agree, its really nice to not be caught up in the wisteria lane drama. we do occasionally hang out with the neighborhood clique & listening to them gossip can be quite annoying but i have learned to keep my mouth shut. i give as little information as possible b/e let's be honest i don't need strangers talking about me esp. if they don't know me.
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I don’t like drama either but it seems to find me.
P.S. I received your email about this post—-YAY!
Yay, I'm glad you're receiving emails now! You can leave your drama.
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Those parties should be avoided at all costs. Because then you have to start attending every single one of their events . . . forever.
Because you know that as soon as you are absent? They'll be roasting you and your family over the gossip spit.
Who needs that?
I'm glad I recieved your email about his post. I am glad you all decide to stay out of the dramafest! It is always better that way. You will be happier people due to that.
in the almost 6 years we have been in our subdivision? This is the first summer anyone has talked to us or introduced themselves. We just keep to ourselves on the dead end. And we like it that way
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Thankfully we are nearly drama free on our block, with one *glaring* exception. She is all up in everyone's beeswax and is quick to share with your about the short comings of other neighbors. I often wonder if she realizes that gossip doesn't look good on her.
You're right, you're better off without their company.
There doesn't seem to be any drama in our neighborhood (well, I think there was with the previous people who lived in our house) but we've just never really been included. A few of our neighbors hang out all the time but it seems a bit clique-ey. I always wanted to be part of it, but I guess now its a moot point with our house on the market.
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Good gossip can make my day, Hollywood gossip that is. Gossip in the trailerpark causes too much drama.
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