Courtesy of Jenna Jonaitis
- Jenna Jonaitis moved her family into a home across the street from her best friend in 2020.
- She wasn't sure how living nearby would affect their friendship, but they've grown closer.
- The friends have improved their communication and help out with each other's kids.
As kids, many of us fantasize that when we grow up, we'll live near our best friend. For me, that actually happened.
My husband, Joe, and I bought a 1920s craftsman-style home across the street from my childhood best friend, Katelyn, and her husband, Justin, in 2020. Katelyn and I met at church when we were 3 and 4, and now we're raising our families together on the same block.