Dear Dáithí: 'My neighbour hurts me deeply with her 'jokes' and I've had enough'

"Being a quiet, polite shy person is who you are and you should never lower your standards for others especially when their values don’t come close to yours."

Dáithí Ó Sé. Pic: Domnick Walsh

Hi Dáithí,

I’m a quiet and polite person, and while I can be a bit shy, I do enjoy chatting with people in general. I tend to see the good in others and often excuse bad behaviour, though I’ve come to realize that this is not always the healthiest approach.