The relationship with my neighbor is a complicated one.
My husband and I rent a house from his sister. The neighbor is in an apt in our back yard. We share a yard, and a driveway.
Also, he has been friends (in fact had a relationship with one of his sisters) with my husband's family for many many years. I have known him for over 13 years, and been friends with him for 4. In the past, he has helped me out a lot when my A was on a binge. His mother babysits my kids after school. In order for me to avoid him, i would have to sneak in my front door. We frequently have to move cars, as one or the other of us will be blocked in. His daughter is friends with my daughters.
I felt betrayed by his treatment of me, and was very upset about it.
Also, I was upset about Jon's post. I read it last nite, and waited until today to reply,to clear my mind. I was not trying to ignore anyone yesterday, but was not in a position to think on them very clearly, or reply. I had no intention of causing a brouhaha.