We moved from Texas to California to be near my husband's family. I miss mine and sometimes wonder if we made the right choice.

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The author says that her husband was very upfront about wanting to move back home to California when they first met.

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We moved from a small town to St Louis. Raising our kids in the city gave all of us more opportunities.

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My daughter just moved to Chicago. I'm glad my kids are independent, but I didn't know it would hurt so much.

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The author helped her daughter move far away.

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Just before her 100th birthday, I asked my great-grandmother for her secret to a long life. She told me, 'Don't worry so much.'

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The author's great-grandmother lived to be 100 years old.

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My 14-year-old picked up investing tips online. With a financial planner's help, he's now saving for his retirement.

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I went on a vacation without my family. I don't feel selfish about it.

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The author enjoying the sights of Vancouver

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I landed a job at Goldman Sachs right out of college thanks to this unique twist to my résumé

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The author landed a job at Goldman Sachs with no experience.

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I left the US to live in Japan. While I loved my life there, I moved away after 5 years.

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Ryan Cole (center) with friends carrying a Mikoshi — a portable shrine — during a festival in Yorii, Japan.

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I wanted the items my daughter grows out of to have a meaningful second life. 'Buy Nothing' groups help me see they'll go to good use.

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The author says selling her daughter's used items was a hassle, and she worried her donations would be trashed. 'Buy Nothing' groups offer a great solution.

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My family has traveled all over the world. My kids' top 4 trips surprised me.

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My kids have traveled all over the world with me. I was surprised to hear that our recent trip to Jordan was one of their favorites.

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