A woman in her late 20s gets into a confrontation with her neighbor over a parking spot outside her boarding house. Here is what she had to say.
There Weren’t Enough Parking Spaces
The woman explained, “I live in a boarding house with four parking slots. Maybe 5-6 tenants have cars. As far as I know, the rule has always been first come, first serve. I’ve had to park a few streets away sometimes, no biggie.” The landlord wouldn’t do anything about this situation, and the woman didn’t think it was fair to have more tenants than parking spots. It put everyone in a difficult position.
One Tenant Had The Perfect Spot
The fourth parking slot was more like a gap between two regular slots, and it was a perfect fit for small cars. One of the tenants owned a microcar, which fit perfectly in that space and allowed her to avoid the hassle of competing for parking like the rest of them. The woman was slightly jealous of this tiny car as if she had a smaller car, she could have avoided the upcoming conflict.
She Blocked One Of The Spaces
However, one day, the landlord had his massive pickup truck repaired, and upon returning, he parked it diagonally, spanning one and a half slots. As a response, the woman decided to park diagonally as well, unintentionally blocking the little space that the microcar usually occupied. She knew this was slightly petty, but what other choice did she have?
Her Neighbor Confronted Her
Later that night, a neighboring tenant, a single woman in her late 50s, knocked on the woman’s door. She appeared visibly exhausted after driving for over an hour and inquired if the sedan outside belonged to her. Politely, she asked if the woman could adjust her parking so she could use her designated spot. The woman didn’t think this was out of order and thought by being polite, she could come to some kind of agreement.
The Neighbor Didn’t Accept Her Explanation
The woman attempted to explain the situation with the landlord’s pickup blocking the usual space. However, the neighbor was persistent, suggesting that the woman should park elsewhere when other slots were taken and that she had always parked in that particular spot.
Both Women Grew Frustrated
Despite the woman’s explanations, the neighbor continued to insist, even though it was evident that there was not enough space for both their cars. The exchange went in circles, and both parties grew increasingly frustrated. She didn’t want to keep going on with this pointless argument and was growing incredibly tired of it.
She Had Enough
The woman explained what happened next, “Out of sheer aggravation, I went out to try and adjust how I parked, just to see if I could slide in closer to the pickup and leave enough space for her to squeeze in. No dice. So I told her sorry it ain’t happening, and she got angry and said she’d tell the landlord, and I said go ahead, now park somewhere else and leave me alone.”
She Asked Her Friend For Advice
Seeking advice, the woman spoke to a friend about the incident. The friend acknowledged that the neighbor’s approach was inappropriate but suggested that due to the neighbor’s age, loneliness, and potential difficulty walking, the woman could have been more understanding and given up the parking spot.
Was The Woman In The Wrong?
The woman added, “My friend said I would have probably done just that if my neighbor hadn’t been so aggravating and that by refusing to move, I let my anger get the better of me.” The woman was left contemplating her actions and wondered if she had been in the wrong in this situation.
The Internet Responded
One person said, “Late 50s isn’t old and doesn’t entitle you to a parking spot when everyone else has just as decent a claim.”
Another Person Had This to Say
“No assigned parking, and you didn’t park diagonally for no reason. You even tried to go fix it! Late 50s isn’t that old to walk across the street, I know people in their 70s still doing manual labor every day, so I wouldn’t feel too bad about the age.” This commenter posted agreeing with the woman.
A Final Comment
This last person had this opinion, “Just because someone parks bad, doesn’t mean that EVERYONE should park bad as well. If you couldn’t fit into one spot, you should not have parked there. Yes, I know your landlord started it. They are majorly wrong for doing this to their tenants (really, you should both grow up and tell them to either park right or somewhere else – I mean, both of you guys are paying rent, right?), but one bad behavior doesn’t justify another bad behavior.”
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