I'm an American who moved to a small French village. I tried to adjust, but learned I wasn't built for country living.

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A shot of the French village where the author lived, featuring houses, fields, and a skyline.
I'd hoped my new home would be a bit more walkable.

Audrey Bruno

When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

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The author raised her kids in Chicago.

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I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.

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The writer and her husband wearing sweaters in Cork City.
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Marci Cornett

When my family of 4 moved to a small town, we downsized. We now spend more time together and less money.

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Family looking out the window at snow.
The author's family (not pictured) spends more time together after their move.

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I moved 3 hours away from where I grew up in Miami. After 15 years, I still love living within driving distance of home.

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Author Ashley Archambault smiling in Miami with chickens nearby
Though Miami hasn't been my official home for over a decade, I plan to continue going back for visits.

Ashley Archambault

I grew up in Florida and moved to New York City. Living here is different than visiting, but I'm not exactly disappointed.

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The author posing for a photo in Central Park.
Living in South Florida and New York City has taught me how different it is to visit a place compared to calling it home.

Katrina Oro

I moved from West Virginia to Miami years ago. There are 3 things I love about living in South Florida — but one thing I miss.

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People walking along palm-tree-lined street in Miami
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes.

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I moved from California to Texas for love. After 6 months, I realized the state and relationship weren't right for me.

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The writer walking down the street in New York City.
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Hayley Folk

I loved Charlotte and never wanted to leave — but I'm so glad we moved to a lake town 40 minutes outside of the city

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Author Hayley Hutson with dog on beach by lake
I love taking my dog near the lake by our house.

Hayley Hutson

I moved my family of 5 from a big city to a small town. We love our new life, but there are some things we miss.

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The author and her children have enjoyed the slower pace of living in a small town≥

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