I was listening to the radio the other day and this couple came on the air to talk about an issue they were having. He loves to decorate for Halloween and always has and she’s never had a problem with it.
As the story went, all the kids always loved coming to their house to check it out, parents and kids alike were impressed. He handmade all the decorations so it is a passion of his.
Well, they’ve moved since last Halloween and it seems they are “moving up” in the world. So, as Halloween approaches and he’s getting ready to do his decorating, she says not this year.
Why the sudden change in heart? Why of course, she is afraid what the new neighbors might think. They are in a nicer neighborhood now and she’s afraid that the homemade decorations will make it look like they don’t belong there. She was afraid they wouldn’t like them.
Now, I understand wanting to get along with your neighbors. It is an enjoyable thing having friendly neighbors, I mean, you are going to be around them every day, even if you don’t necessarily see them. But, if you’re afraid they are not going to like you for being who you are and doing something you enjoy, then you may have bigger things you need to look at.
If anyone decides they don’t like you because you decorated your house, then there is a good chance they weren’t going to like you anyways unless you’ve become completely fake to be “in” with them. And it is a sad world we live in when that is the thing people worry about. Not the fact they have a kid who absolutely LOVES the decorations and was asking why they hadn’t yet decorated. Not that it is something they’ve done as a couple since they’ve moved in together. Not that it is something he loves and enjoys. But, that the neighbors may not think highly of them then.
I'm not saying a good portion of people don't have their little things that they don't necessarily want the whole world to know. We all have our little hidden oddities and secrets. But, don't take away enjoyment of your life and your family because you are afraid of what your neighbors might say. Understand that if they don't like you for who you are, then they don't like you even if you try to hide who you are and they are not worth your time, not the other way around.
DECORATE YOUR HOUSE! PLEASE!!!
As the story went, all the kids always loved coming to their house to check it out, parents and kids alike were impressed. He handmade all the decorations so it is a passion of his.
Well, they’ve moved since last Halloween and it seems they are “moving up” in the world. So, as Halloween approaches and he’s getting ready to do his decorating, she says not this year.
Why the sudden change in heart? Why of course, she is afraid what the new neighbors might think. They are in a nicer neighborhood now and she’s afraid that the homemade decorations will make it look like they don’t belong there. She was afraid they wouldn’t like them.
Now, I understand wanting to get along with your neighbors. It is an enjoyable thing having friendly neighbors, I mean, you are going to be around them every day, even if you don’t necessarily see them. But, if you’re afraid they are not going to like you for being who you are and doing something you enjoy, then you may have bigger things you need to look at.
If anyone decides they don’t like you because you decorated your house, then there is a good chance they weren’t going to like you anyways unless you’ve become completely fake to be “in” with them. And it is a sad world we live in when that is the thing people worry about. Not the fact they have a kid who absolutely LOVES the decorations and was asking why they hadn’t yet decorated. Not that it is something they’ve done as a couple since they’ve moved in together. Not that it is something he loves and enjoys. But, that the neighbors may not think highly of them then.
I'm not saying a good portion of people don't have their little things that they don't necessarily want the whole world to know. We all have our little hidden oddities and secrets. But, don't take away enjoyment of your life and your family because you are afraid of what your neighbors might say. Understand that if they don't like you for who you are, then they don't like you even if you try to hide who you are and they are not worth your time, not the other way around.
DECORATE YOUR HOUSE! PLEASE!!!