***First post alert*** My 12yo SS and his BM moved from another state a little less than a year ago to be closer. This is a decision that BM decided on her own without much conversation with us prior to the move. She also decided where she would live which is walking distance from my DH and I. Overall we don't have a bad relationship but it could definitely be better. Throughout this past year we have been trying to  adjust to the changes while trying to do our best to keep the peace. My DH and I have been together for going on 6 years and married for almost 2 years.