[bluGill]

I've live many hours away from my parents, and I no consider it insane to do so. When I lived with my parents I could make a few phone calls and have a dozen people on my roof - now if there is a problem I have to pay a crew even though I know how to do the work (since there are things that cannot be done alone) When my wife and I want a date - too bad: there is no babysitter nearby that will work on Friday night that we trust, so we don't have that option. There are many other similar things about being close to family that I miss.

I enjoy exploring the world. However eventually I want to come back home.

[caned]

> However eventually I want to come back home.

Make a move before it's too late. Or convince them to move close to you.

If you love being with your parents, your window of doing so is fast shrinking.

I wish I had understood this sooner.

[bluGill]

My dad is already gone, I know exactly what you mean. My wife's family (her mom is gone) is from very far away from my family, so there is no great option for us.

The above isn't just about parents. My siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts.