AITA for telling my neighbors that I don't care for their living situation?

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After uprooting her life from the overwhelming pace of Miami, she sought solace in a quieter corner of Orlando, craving a space where her mind could finally breathe.

Her new two-bedroom apartment wasn't just a change of address—it was a lifeline, a sanctuary where work no longer invaded her every moment, and where she could finally separate the endless grind from the peace of home.

Yet, in this stillness, the walls whispered loneliness, and the arrival of a new family stirred a fragile hope deep within her.

Though her introverted nature kept her silent, the simple, fleeting encounters with neighbors through the playful greetings of their dogs became her only threads of connection in a world that felt just out of reach.

AITA for telling my neighbors that I don't care for their living situation?
‘AITA for telling my neighbors that I don't care for their living situation?’

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The thread exploded with reactions. Whether agreeing or disagreeing, everyone had something to say — and they said it loud.

The original poster (OP) is facing conflict because they prioritized their personal mental health and work boundaries by securing a two-bedroom apartment for themselves and their home office, which directly clashes with the neighbor's strong belief that such spaces should be reserved for larger families due to perceived scarcity.

Was the OP justified in protecting their living arrangement and personal needs against the neighbor's aggressive ent*tlement, or did their dismissive and sarcastic response escalate a difficult housing situation into an unnecessary confrontation?