lightenup: It’s all a real Catch-22, isn’t it? You can’t leave and let this big know-it-all butthead take over (letting him think he’s won) and then he ruins everything for everyone in the neighborhood . . . but you can’t stay (especially for 2 more years!) and be so stressed out over him and his nasty antics all the time either. I wish I could give you clear-cut advice but I don’t know or live the situation like you do so all I can do is just counsel you to do what in your heart feels best for you — and your family. Have you ever thought about moving? I’d hate like hell for someone like that to chase me out of my home but sometimes, “retreating” from overly stressful situations like this is the only way to keep your sanity intact and avoid having heart attacks and / or strokes! I’ll be praying for you and we’ll “talk” again soon!
lightenup: It’s all a real Catch-22, isn’t it? You can’t leave and let this big know-it-all butthead take over (letting him think he’s won) and then he ruins everything for everyone in the neighborhood . . . but you can’t stay (especially for 2 more years!) and be so stressed out over him and his nasty antics all the time either. I wish I could give you clear-cut advice but I don’t know or live the situation like you do so all I can do is just counsel you to do what in your heart feels best for you — and your family. Have you ever thought about moving? I’d hate like hell for someone like that to chase me out of my home but sometimes, “retreating” from overly stressful situations like this is the only way to keep your sanity intact and avoid having heart attacks and / or strokes! I’ll be praying for you and we’ll “talk” again soon!