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Two neighbors clashed over parking when one of them repeatedly blocked the other’s driveway. When the woman whose driveway was blocked took drastic measures, her neighbor accused her of ruining her life.

New Neighbor and Parking Issues

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The original poster (OP), Olivia, has a new neighbor, Emma, who recently moved in next to her. One important thing to note is that Oliva has a driveway, but Emma does not.

Initial Tolerance and Communication

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Because Emma doesn’t have a driveway, she has to park her car on the street. However, at times, she has parked in front of Olivia’s driveway.

Parking Tickets and Cooling Down

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At first, Olivia didn’t mind Emma blocking her driveway and opted to park in the street instead. Other times, Olivia nicely asked Emma to move her car.

Parking Problems Resurface

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This went on for a few months, and eventually, Emma got a parking ticket for parking in front of Olivia’s driveway. However, a few weeks later, Emma went back to blocking the driveway.

Learning to Park on the Street

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This time, Olivia was more direct and asked Emma to park in the street instead. Emma told Olivia she couldn’t make promises because she didn’t know how to park on the street.

Relationship Strain and Night Shifts

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Frustrated, Olivia told Emma she needed to learn. Olivia’s comment upset Emma, and their relationship quickly went downhill. 

Taking Drastic Action

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Time went on, and Emma began working night shifts. That’s when things really changed.

Towing Emma’s Car

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When coming home and leaving for work, Emma’s car was always blocking Olivia’s driveway. Olivia got fed up after a week of being unable to access her driveway.

Facing the Consequences

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One day, when Olivia came home from a bad day at work, she called the police to report Emma for blocking her driveway. Shortly after calling, a tow truck showed up to tow Emma’s car.

Job Loss and Anger

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When Emma saw what was happening, she begged the tow driver not to take her car because she would lose her job. The tow driver proceeded and told Emma she would need to pay $800 if she wanted her car back.

Emma’s Reaction and Threats

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After seeing Emma’s car get towed, Olivia felt no regret. She had warned Emma multiple times, and she saw no alternative.

Aftermath and Absence

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Emma called Olivia nasty names and threatened her and her husband. Ever since the incident, Olivia hasn’t seen Emma’s car.

Encounter and Emotional Confrontation

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A few days later, Olivia saw Emma outside. Emma began screaming at her, saying she’d lost her job. Olivia apologized but went about her day.

Paying for Regret

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After speaking with her husband, Olivia is torn on whether she made the right choice. Her husband told her she should pay the $800 to get Emma’s car back.

Debate Over the Right Choice

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However, Emma feels she shouldn’t have to pay for anything. After all, Emma illegally parked her car multiple times despite warnings.

Father Seeks Daughter’s Inheritance Share for Newborn, Tensions Erupt After Unpleasant Response

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This is the story of a young woman who inherited her grandparents’ estate after their deaths. Her father demanded some of the money to support his pregnant wife after he blew through his own inheritance — and showed his true colors when she refused.

Father Seeks Daughter’s Inheritance Share for Newborn, Tensions Erupt After Unpleasant Response

He Repeatedly Pressures Wife to Spend Her Inheritance, so She Takes a Stand at New Year’s Eve Dinner

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Spouses should support each other in times of crisis. Instead, this woman’s husband has been taking advantage of her inheritance since her mother’s death. His whole family expected her to pay for things until she finally put her foot down.

He Repeatedly Pressures Wife to Spend Her Inheritance, so She Takes a Stand at New Year’s Eve Dinner

He Purchases a New Home and Car With Inheritance, After Discovering News Ex-Wife Seeks Justice

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A man received a good chunk of money after his grandmother passed away. While he and his ex-wife had been co-parenting successfully, when she heard about his newfound wealth, she started making demands.

He Purchases a New Home and Car With Inheritance, After Discovering News Ex-Wife Seeks Justice

His Late Mother Repeatedly Ignored His Funeral Advice, Now He Refuses to Pay

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After his father’s death, this man advised his mother to think about her own funeral. She repeatedly refused. When she passed away with no arrangements in place, his siblings were upset to learn he didn’t want to contribute to the funeral costs.

His Late Mother Repeatedly Ignored His Funeral Advice, Now He Refuses to Pay

Woman Fights to Protect Her Children’s Future as Boyfriend’s Parents Eye Her Inheritance

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A woman plans to use her inheritance to set up a good future for herself and her children. However, her boyfriend wants to use the money to help out his parents, who have made poor financial decisions in the past.

Woman Fights to Protect Her Children’s Future as Boyfriend’s Parents Eye Her Inheritance

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