Breakups are messy. Divorces? Even messier. But one ex-husband may have just taken pettiness to an entirely new level after deciding to build a house directly behind his ex-wife’s following their split.
Yes, you read that right. Instead of moving on with his life in another city, another neighborhood, or literally anywhere else, this man reportedly chose to plant himself right in his ex’s backyard — literally.
The ultimate divorce power move?
We’ve all heard of awkward post-divorce arrangements. Some exes still share the same friend group. Others keep bumping into each other at family functions. But building a new house so close that your ex can probably see you grilling in the yard from her kitchen window? That’s a different level of commitment to the art of being petty.
According to neighbors, the man wasted no time after the split. As soon as construction permits were approved, he got to work — and within months, a brand-new home was standing just a few steps away from his ex-wife’s property.
And while some might see it as a smart real estate decision, most people online are calling it what it really is: a bold, unapologetic flex.
Social media can’t handle it
Unsurprisingly, the story has gone viral, with people sharing their hilarious takes on what life must be like for this divorced duo.
One TikTok user wrote:
“Imagine having to wave at your ex every time you take the trash out. Nah, I’d move cities.”
Another chimed in:
“This is the energy of someone who refuses to lose. The Petty King has been crowned.”
And someone else joked:
“Plot twist: she builds another house right in front of his. The war continues.”
Petty or practical?
Of course, not everyone thinks it’s pure spite. Some commenters suggested it could actually be about staying close to kids they share together. If that’s the case, then maybe it’s less about being petty and more about co-parenting convenience.
Still, even if his motives were pure, the optics are hard to ignore. From the outside looking in, this feels like the kind of move straight out of a reality TV show.
The fine line between savage and awkward
Whether he did it out of spite, love for his kids, or simply because he liked the plot of land, one thing’s certain: this ex-husband has people talking.
Some call it savage. Some call it genius. And others say it’s just painfully awkward. Because let’s be real — nobody wants to bump into their ex every single day while watering the lawn or picking up mail.
The verdict?
At the end of the day, building a house behind your ex’s is one of those decisions that toes the line between iconic and insane. It’s either the pettiest move ever… or the most committed version of “I’m not going anywhere” the world has ever seen.
Either way, this guy has just secured his crown in the Hall of Fame of Petty Exes. 👑
