My adult children moved back home. I didn't expect to enjoy it this much.

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The author has lived with her adult children on and off.

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My husband's family has run the same company for 170 years. I married into it at 24, and now my role is 'family president.'

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My family of 5 lives with my in-laws. The more I protected my own balance, the more I noticed the pressure on my husband.

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The author (not pictured) said it has been hard to strike a balance between setting boundaries and feeling like she is doing enough while living with her in-laws.

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I have 3 sons, so I'm the only woman in the house. I decluttered my attic to turn it into my peaceful, feminine sanctuary.

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The author (left) is the only woman in her immediate family.

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We moved to Japan 3 years ago. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.

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The author and her family moved from New Zealand to Kobe, Japan three years ago and have settled into their new life nicely.

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When my family of 5 moved in with my parents, there was an adjustment period. Now, they don't want us to leave.

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The author and her family moved in with her parents.

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I made a list of what I'd do if I had more money. It became my vision board and helped me build the life I wanted for my family.

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The author was able to buy her own house.

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If I'm being honest, I didn't really enjoy family vacations until my kids turned 10

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The author said family trips improved once she could give her kids some independence.

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As my kids get older, we spend less time together. I'm learning to make the time we have count.

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The author's kids (not pictured) are getting older, and he says his role as a parent is changing.

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I thought focusing on grades would push my son harder. It crushed his confidence instead.

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The author said she stoped focusing on her kids' grades first when reviewing the report cards.

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