How far do you live from your parents?

[popcornbird]

I live just about a mile and a half from my parents. I love being close to them, and wouldn't 'choose' to live far unless I absolutely had to. My brother also lives nearby. I personally feel that being near the family is a huge blessing. My mom has completely gone out of her way to help me throughout my pregnancy, and it has been a huge help.

My husband's parents, on the other hand live on the other side of the world. Unfortunately, its hard to visit frequently because tickets to go that far are expensive, but luckily, they were able to come for our wedding nearly 4 years ago, and we were able to visit them two times since then. They're planning on coming to see us a few months after the baby is born, and will probably stay with us for a couple of months. It will be their chance to spend some time with their grandchild in his infancy, so it will be nice.

[Felicia's Mom]

My parents are no longer living.

[K9karen]

Oh Geesh. You're getting the same guilt trip stuff my mom gave me and my brother all the time and we were older than you.
My brother (4 yrs older) got a lovely studio in downtown Philly, to be closer to work, about 10 years ago, furnished it etc. He mentioned coming home to do wash and sometimes eat, because he can't boil water. Mom told him that once he's out, he's out for good and don't come back if he didn't like the way we live. Holy Cow! She did the same to me too many years ago. Fortunately for her, my dad started getting ill and it spazed her out, so we both gave up and stayed home.

In reality, though, we always had it good. No curfews, lots of freedom etc. Only when we both had great jobs did she ask for money, Before that, she refused it, wanting us to save for our futures. I admit we had a great time together. I always hate saying my mom was my best friend, but she was. The best shopper, so much fun and great to talk to. Not to take credit away from my awesome dad, but a girl's relationship with her mom is different. I don't think my dad cared if we stayed or went. He just hated for us to spend unneccessary money when we had it so good at home. Now it's my house anyway.

They're both gone now, but live within me. Can't get much closer than that. (and still no curfew!!! )