My new neighbors

Re: My new neighbors

Mahnoor, I feel for you. Just stop doing her any favors. No more food, no more babysitting. If she tries to dump her kids on you, just tell her you can't, that you're really busy. Be polite, but just stand at your doorstep and don't let her in. You shouldn't have to fake a trip to a store or give her an explanation of what you're busy with. Be "kori."

At five o'clock, ignore the doorbell. I do that all the time when my kids are sleeping. Get caller ID and don't answer any of her calls. If necessary, take the phone off the hook during that time. It'll take a couple of days, but she'll slow down and get the message. You're still early in your relationship with her--NOW is the time to set boundaries.

When I read your story, it reminded me of the old saying that "No good deed goes unpunished." Goray are a little more reserved. Our neighbors left us a box of cookies as a welcome present. You shouldn't feel sorry for them...there's always pizza or McDonalds.

Re: My new neighbors

What i dont get is why on earth is she asking u to babysit her kids when u dont even know each other? What sort of a neighbour asks u to babysit within a few days of moving in-weird!!!

Re: My new neighbors

Its not only that, its either shes really into the desi culture, someone like Mamaof3 posted above, or the guy shes marrying is a total ABCD :p

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Thanks everyone, I gave her a cold shoulder today and I told her my gynecologist has recommended a lot of bed rest which is true. I have not heard from her, hopefully, thats how it stays. I don't mind hi hello here and there but everyday is just way too much time to spend with a neighbor.

Goris are just as human as us. They might have different experiences and different view on life than us but believe me it all boils down to the same thing that all females have to offer. I'm half gori myself, my mother, a gori spent twenty some years in Pakistan. I proly be considered more gori than her and I've lived most of my life in PK.

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i don think anyone said anything bad abt em.. but again diff xperience/culture/upbringing , they all play a roll .. :)