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writes:We lived next to our neighbors for 15 years and always had a good rapport so it came as a bit of a shock when my husband and I came back from 2 weeks away and found they had sold their house and we had new neighbors. They never mentioned anything about moving - we even spoke to them a day before we left for our holiday.When we spoke to our other neighbors they were surprised that they didn’t tell us the house was up for sale as it had been up for a couple of months prior to them selling - it appeared that everyone in our cul de sac knew except us….I then sent our old neighbors a text wishing them well and that we were going to miss them but never got a response. I know it’s none of our business and we had no right to know they were selling but I can’t understand why it was just us they didn’t tell? We never had any problems with each other and prior to them leaving we chatted regularly.Anyone else has this happen to them? My husband and I stupidly feel we did something even though we cannot figure out what...
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 October 2023): This was my query. No they definitely DIDN’T mention it to us - we’d remember something like that. We do pay attention to things.
One of the neighbors told us that it was our old neighbors who actually told them & the other neighbors directly - so it just makes me wonder why they didn’t tell us- even if it was something embarrassing they could have just said
“we are moving for blah blah… reasons…” & made something up.
Funnily enough I just found out one of the neighbors have their new address and it appears they have upsized not downsized so I doubt it’s financial issues.
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reader, mystiquek  +, writes (10 October 2023):
 There could be many reasons why they didn't tell you about the sale. Maybe they couldn't afford to live there? Maybe one of them had a job transfer? Maybe they didn't like the neighborhood? Perhaps they were embarrassed to tell you? I certainly wouldn't blame yourselves for their behavior. Whatever their reasons, they are gone. I hope that your new neighbors will be nice!
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (10 October 2023):
 I can see why you think it's odd that they never told you, but again, it's their house and property and they can do as they please.
That is also a really quick sale.
Maybe they had serious financial problems and didn't want everyone to know.
Or maybe they DID mention it at some point (since everyone else knew) and you just didn't pay attention to it?
Who knows?
I hope your new neighbors are nice.
And nah, this isn't about you and your husband AT ALL.
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