You don't need the bully to like you; you just need them to be afraid of the consequences of bothering you.
Talk to neighbors casually. "Have you had any trouble with the noise next door?" nailing the neighborhood bully
A formal letter from a lawyer doesn't start a lawsuit, but it signals that you are prepared to take one. It often shocks a bully into realizing their "fun" now has a potential price tag. 5. The Hard Boundary You don't need the bully to like you;
Are you dealing with issues, or is the behavior mostly verbal and social ? nailing the neighborhood bully
In any dispute, the person with the best records usually wins. Do not rely on memory. Dates, times, exact quotes, and witnesses.