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I have a neighbour who is obsessed with me and keeps knocking on my door, posting notes through my letterbox and texting/phoning me. He just will not take no for an answer. What should I do?

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If you feel unsafe, tell someone you know about what's happening and consider reporting the behavior to the police. You could even take legal action and file a restraining order if the person refuses to leave you alone.

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My husband and I hired a reputable handyman. He began making a few too friendly remarks to me which led to a few late calls about little things. I am feeling uneasy, he was shot in the head years ago. What do I do?

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Are you concerned that he's mentally unstable because of the bullet wound he sustained? That's definitely a possibility. You should tell your husband what's going on and stop communicating with this person immediately. Trust your instincts. If you start to feel extremely unsafe, file a police report.

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How do I reject a man asking you out who is a lot older than you? Should you say you're underage even though it's obvious or is it safer to not say it?

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You should probably say it, and loudly. If the person is talking to you online, type it out so there will be documented proof that you stated your age. You should also stop talking to this person immediately. If you feel unsafe, tell your parents or consider filing a police report.

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A colleague made a pass at me. I refused his advances. I feel I cannot tell my line manager because she is his wife. What should I do?

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You might want to report the incident to someone above your manager, like the owner of the business, if that's an option. If not, consider being honest with your manager about what happened. The person may be taking advantage or making advances because they think you'll be too afraid to report it. You might want to have documented proof before you do that, though! If the person leaves you alone and you feel comfortable, you could keep working there, but you might consider looking for another job or even quitting if you're really uncomfortable.

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