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I’M being accused of getting too grand and above myself.

My partner and I used to be really close to several other couples in our cul-de-sac, but most of them have stopped speaking to us.

Our crime? Being too successful – and they’re jealous.

In the past 18 months we’ve both been given pay rises and company cars.

We’ve had an extension built and our whole house refurbished.

We’ve taken some great holidays and invested in new clothes. How is any of that a crime?

In the summer I put out a “save the date” text in advance of a champagne barbecue and every person buzzed back that they were busy.

I think they’re being pathetic.

JANE SAYS: Is it possible that you have been guilty of flaunting your wealth and showing off?

Was your building work messy and noisy? Did it upset those closest to you?

Maybe you have taken your eye off the ball. Think about it.

Are apologies or bunches of flowers in order? Don’t start a row or deliberately fall out with them, but do check your behaviour.

Be the bigger person. Get on with your life with dignity and concentrate on the good relationships you have family and other friends instead.

Hopefully, in time, relations will thaw – especially if new people move in – and you’ll be able to build up a new circle of local mates.