Mulesqb still getting kicked in the a$$

[Phoenixdeux]

That's what I was thinking - try something different - but what?

These are the things that came to mind for me (all have negatives)
1) Embrace the neighbors even more fully than she is. Befriend them to an extent where talking about you with your wife isn't any fun. Be their best buddy. Do let your hair down. Initiate hanging with them without your wife even. (downside, now there are two of you doing what your kids hate)

2) Go do something else by yourself or with the kids almost every time the neighbors are around. Don't do it spitefully, just excuse yourself and go do something else that you and the kids enjoy. (downside, she may get even more involved with them, but maybe she'll wonder what you are doing)

3) Try to befriend some other people in the neighborhood. Or host some kind of get together for people from work or other than the neighbors. Or include the neighbors in a larger get together and maybe they'll alienate themselves. Or maybe your wife will find a new couple that interests her. Don't know.

4) Go out more often with your wife and show her your wild side on those occasions. Don't spiral down the tubes with her, but you can try to do it once or twice a week. Show her that she can have fun with you without the crutch of these neighbors.