We went on our first date night as new parents. I thought it would be harder to leave our daughter with a babysitter.

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A couple walking down the street holding hands.
The author (not pictured) and her husband recently left their daughter with a babysitter for the first time.

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We gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. We earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.

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A family poses in front of the mountains in New Zeland.
The Chia family relocated to New Zealand so they could spend more time with their daughter.

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