When I let ChatGPT manage my social life for a week, AI texted my friends and picked my outfits. It was strange but helpful.

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The author had ChatGPT manage his social life.

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I moved to Spain by myself with 2 kids while my husband was deployed overseas. It helped me rediscover who I am.

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Gina Benavidez and her children on top of Monte Igueldo in San Sebastián, Spain.

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I ask strangers for parenting advice when I'm traveling. It's made me a better mom.

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Judy Koutsky traveling with her son in Europe.

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I moved to Madrid to be with my husband. After some convincing, he agreed to relocate to my dream city instead.

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I moved to Madrid to be with my husband, but the city didn't feel like home.

Moriah Costa

I almost got swept up in the excitement of throwing a birthday party for my 2-year-old. I'm so glad we skipped it.

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The author decided not to have a large birthday party for her son and had family over for lunch instead.

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I skipped college to travel and live abroad. My decision helped me land my dream job.

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Zanny Merullo Steffgen in Naples, Italy during her gap year.

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I moved to southern France 2 months ago. I speak French, but the culture shock is more than I was expecting.

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Rachel Hosie exploring Hyères.

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I was paying $3,000 to live in a cramped Seattle apartment. When I got laid off, I moved out and now live in other people's homes for free as a traveling pet sitter.

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Amber Campbell with one of the dogs she looked after.

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We were tired of suburban life, so we traded it all in for life in the wilds of northern Minnesota. We've never felt more at home.

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Kate Westlund Tovsen in Minnesota in winter.

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We had a low mortgage and lived comfortably in Maryland but gave it all up for a fresh start in Georgia. I'm now divorced with a higher mortgage and regret.

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Baltimore skyline.

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