I lived with my grandfather for 2 years. I never expected we'd become best friends.

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the author and grandfather standing in a sunflower field
The author (left) moved in with her grandfather (right).

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I moved back home after living abroad for 12 years. I worried it would be a step backward for my daughter and me.

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Siobhan Colgan and her son looking out at a landscape abroad
The author had to move home after living abroad.

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I moved to a walkable city on an island in Canada. Despite a few drawbacks, living here feels close to perfect.

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Woman standing with coffee in dog in front of Parliament building with flowery tree
I never imagined I'd fall in love with living in Victoria, Canada, which is smaller than other places I've dreamed of living.

Maria Polansky

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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a mother pushing a child in a swing
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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