Nothing is perfect and there is a downside to being friends with the folks next door. For a start, they know when you’re at home. If a friend calls from the other side of town and you’re worn out after a hard day at work you can choose not to answer, but a neighbor can just knock on the door. You’ll have to answer it because they’ve just seen you come home.
Friendships work both ways, and neighbors might expect you to water their garden or feed the cat while they vacation. They might ask to borrow your lawnmower and not bring it back, or want to take advantage of your swimming pool all the time. It’s easy for a neighbor friend to assume you won’t mind if they have a loud party all night.
The best course of action is to find a balance. It is always worth getting to know the neighbors when you first move in – you might find that you’ve got a lot in common and become great friends. If you don’t get on, be polite but don’t pretend to be best pals. Sometimes a little distance isn’t such a bad thing! Good luck with your movers relocation!