Dear Abby: My freeloading neighbor is ruining my life
By Dear Abby
Published on March 2, 2026.
A woman who has been friends with her neighbor, "Tim," for six years, describes him as a "Kramer from "Seinfeld" who is obsessed with cleanliness and is a "hoarder" who uses government programs and his dog is filthy. Despite this, she has been quietly pushing him away from him due to feeling he is taking her for granted. He has become increasingly needy, both emotionally and financially. How can I end the friendship without sending him into a spiral?
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