We lived on a sailboat for 18 months. The lifestyle was much more challenging than we expected.

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We lived on a boat and sailed around Europe for 18 months.

Laura Keys

My husband and I moved in with my 70-year-old mom. It's been surprisingly great for all of us.

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My mom, husband, and I agreed on an arrangement: She'd buy a house for all of us to live in together, and we'd help maintain it and cover most of the other bills.

Tonya Prater

I lived apart from my husband for 2 years after he got a job in a different state

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For about two years, my husband worked in South Carolina while I stayed in Washington, DC, with all of our pets. It was harder and less temporary than we expected.

Brittany Kerfoot

My partner and I have lived in a van for over 3 years. Sharing a small space has helped our relationship.

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The writer, her husband, and her dog sitting in their yellow camper van.
When I tell people that my partner and I live together in a small van, they usually have questions.

Haley Young

I was raised by my mom and her sisters. Growing up with 3 'mothers' has made me a more thoughtful adult.

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I grew up in a split-level home with my mom and her two sisters. My unconventional, modern upbringing shaped who I am now.

Sara Sturek

I'm in my 30s, living with my family instead of my partner of nearly a decade. The tough choice has paid off.

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To save money, I chose to live with my family instead of my long-term partner.

Lily Voss

We moved our family of 4 into a one-bedroom apartment — in many ways, it's made our lives so much better

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By sharing a small space, our family has grown closer and simplified several aspects of our lives.

Julia Clarke

We've spent the last 3 years traveling North America in a van. The lifestyle comes with great perks, but it's not always easy.

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For the last three years, my partner and I have lived in a van full-time, and we love it.

Haley Young

I moved in with my partner's family to be closer to work. Our arrangement has worked out well, even though my job didn't.

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Jordyn Bradley

We tried 'furniture-free living' as an experiment. Four years later, we're happier than ever without a couch.

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Angela Horn

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