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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a huge amount of research that says that long commutes make people less happy and that you don't get used to them over time. On the other hand, although people may dislike smaller houses, you do get used to them over time and they do not reduce happiness (assuming you're not hugely crowded, like having 7 people in a two-room apartment.)

https://www.planetizen.com/node/43787?amp

https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/commute-times-unhappiness-carpooling-productivity.html

Source: The Washington Post https://share.google/q89RzmfAQuqcOuQrq

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And the "getting used to" also goes the other way. You'll get used to your new home, and after the initial bump to your happiness, your happiness will go back to base line - it's not going to make you happier long term.

In fact, I remember reading something that the NUMBER ONE way to increase your long term, baselines happiness is to shorten your commute.

You've got four kids. Hard enough to spend enough time with them (I have three, and 1:1 time always seems in short supply). Don't increase your commute. [/quote]

I'd also like to say that the time goes fast. We had a slightly cramped house, and now one kid will be moving out with the other not far behind. If they come back as adults we can reevaluate![/quote]

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