How to Say Goodbye to Your Neighbors When You Move

Moving can be a complicated part of life that involves a mixed bag of emotions. From the planning to the organizing to finding the right movers, there’s so much to do to stay on top of it all. Beyond the planning, there’s also the emotional side of moving where you’ll have to say goodbye to your neighbors and friends, which can be especially rough if you have children or if you’ve lived in a particular area for a long time. And for many of us, our neighbors end up becoming an extension of our families where it can be incredibly sad to leave them and move away. To make this part (a little) less painful, include saying goodbye to your closest friends as a part of your moving process. While it can be hectic to find time to fit in fun activities, we are sure that you’ll be so happy to say a proper goodbye and taking a break from that list of things to do is always a good idea! Read on to check out some of our ideas to say goodbye to your neighbors and friends before you embark on your new city or town.

Host a dinner

Have a party

Go out to your favorite restaurant

Have a picnic

Do something fun

Have a packing party

Organize a playdate

Create a photo album

Write a thoughtful email

Make a plan to meet soon

There are many facets to the moving experience. One of the most complicated aspects is leaving neighbors, that for many, become close friends or even act as family. While this is a sad part of any move, saying goodbye is a wonderful way to have some closure, celebrate your amazing friendship and promise to have new adventures together soon once you’re settled in.