Personal Essay: Challenges and Perks of Living Near In-Laws

My in-laws moved 2 doors down from us 5 years ago. The proximity comes with many perks and some unexpected challenges.

Living so close to my in-laws has been pretty great, but it's not always easy. Sydney Allen My in-laws moved next door to us five years ago, and they've been incredibly helpful to our family. As nice as it is to have their grandparents steps away, my kids have had to learn boundaries. My husband and I have struggled with establishing our own autonomy, but we're working on it. When my husband and I bought our house in 2019, the real-estate agent knew the house two doors down from us would ev...