We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

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When raising my newborn in New York City became too difficult, I took an extended parental leave and moved to Berlin

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The author moved abroad shortly after her baby was born.

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My husband and I moved to a small town 6 months ago. Here's how we quickly built up a great group of friends.

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The author and her husband moved to a small town six months ago and made friends easily.

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I moved from the Boston area to upstate New York 11 years ago. My life has improved in many ways, but there are things I miss.

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Lindsey hikes in fall foliage while holding hiking poles over her head.
I moved from the Boston area to the Hudson Valley in New York.

Lindsey Danis

I moved from Michigan to Denver and built a thriving community of friends. But then many of them left due to rising costs.

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Mary Beth Skylis while hiking
The author moved to Denver from Michigan.

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Our 5-year-old son was sad when we moved from LA to Kentucky. We helped him through the change by focusing on the positives.

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The author (not pictured) and her family moved from LA to Kentucky when her son was 5.

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For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

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Leaving Los Angeles and moving to Oregon helped me get a new perspective on my life.

Chelsea Frank

I left my job and boyfriend for an opportunity in Los Angeles. Within 4 months, I moved back home.

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My short-lived stint in LA helped me feel more confident when I eventually moved to New York.

Kirsty McCormack

We moved from a small town to live with my parents in the city. I'm making sure to build our community here.

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the author and her husband in country Victoria.
The author is trying to incorporate things she loved about her life in country Victoria into her life on the Gold Coast.

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After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself.

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Mikala sits in a field of yellow flowers with her dog.
After years of living in big cities out West, I moved to Asheville, North Carolina.

Mikala Lugen

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