Most people want to get along with their neighbors. A friendly wave, a quick chat over the fence, maybe even a shared barbecue. But sometimes, those friendly faces next door can turn into the source ...

When people move into a new home, they often want to establish good relations with the neighbors. Friendly neighbors may even help each other by doing favors like watering flowers or watching each ...

Neighbors can make life colorful, entertaining, and sometimes downright delightful. A shared cup of sugar, an impromptu barbecue invite, or a borrowed lawnmower can spark camaraderie that turns ...

Dear Annie: I have a neighbor whom I used to enjoy very much. We would chat at the mailbox, exchange holiday cookies and occasionally sit on each other’s porch for a friendly visit. She was the kind ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Several years ago, a divorced woman exactly my age moved in next door. I liked her very much and tried to become friends with her. Although she was chatty enough outside the house, ...

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I have gotten myself into a sticky situation with my neighbor, and I’m not ...

Dear Annie: On my daily walks around my neighborhood, I always say hi to the other sidewalk walkers. Sadly, the greeting is seldom returned. Why doesn’t everyone respond “Hi” back? We all see each ...

DEAR ANNIE: On my daily walks around my neighborhood, I always say hi to the other sidewalk walkers. Sadly, the greeting is seldom returned. Why doesn’t everyone respond “Hi” back? We all see each ...