After reading your article, I felt a real sense of powerlessness. Many people are indeed busy with their own lives and gradually neglect those around them. You put it very directly, and I agree with your point about "neighborhood relations." Many problems aren't due to a lack of people, but rather a lack of the initiative to take that first step. Many people aren't unkind; they're just used to keeping their distance. However, I also think that perhaps change doesn't have to be drastic. Sometimes, starting with a small gesture, like a greeting or a simple favor, can gradually bridge the gap. You wrote, "If we distance ourselves from others, others will distance themselves from us," which is quite true and serves as a reminder.