There are any number of reasons, as mentioned above, for his behavior; could be some dementia, medication effects, hearing problem, negative personality, mourning, etc. If you try to break the ice by going over and initiating a conversation, or inviting him over for a visit, you may end up with a great friend or at least a good neighbor. If not, just take the higher road and handle the situation in a way that keeps your own attitude good whenever you see him - just always smile and wave or nod; and just tell yourself that, whether or not he ever lets you know, you may have made his day, but at least you kept your own day positive. TV's lifestyle attracts people who for the most part, in addition to all of the other perks, want to build new and lasting relationships.
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Freeda Louthan
Lexington KY 1951-1972, Louisville KY 1972-2007
The Villages FL since 2007 - Home for good, at last
Measure your wealth not by the things that you have, but by the things you have for which you wouldn't take money.
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