Q. We moved into this house with a swimming pool about two years ago and we love it. When we became friends with one of our next door neighbors, we invited them over to use our pool. Like, my husband ...

Maintaining peace with your neighbors is a balancing act that revolves around mutual respect. If everyone is on the same page, it could lead to long-lasting friendships. If not, it can be a disaster.

Getting along with your neighbors is all about balance and mutual respect. When everyone understands each other, it can lead to lasting friendships — but when they don’t, things can quickly turn sour.