Strained relations with your neighbours? Reopen contact calmly and carefully
After an argument or a difficult period, making contact again can feel daunting. You may want to improve the atmosphere but not know how to begin.
The fresh-start sample message helps you express yourself calmly and leave room for a response.
When might this tool help?
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Your relationship with your neighbours has become tense.
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You want to reopen contact after irritation or an argument.
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You want to look ahead without repeating the same disagreement.
It may also help when there is no specific nuisance but the relationship has become strained.
What do you receive?
A calm, respectful sample message in an editable Word document, which you can adapt to your own circumstances. You receive access to the digital download after successful payment.
The message provides a starting point for contact. It cannot guarantee a reply or resolve a dispute on its own.
Choose an appropriate first step
Read the message carefully and consider whether contact is appropriate at this time. If there are threats or safety concerns, seek suitable support first. In a UK emergency, call 999.
Use your own words and do not add apologies, promises or admissions that you do not mean. Where a dispute has legal implications, get advice before sending a message that could affect your position.