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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]my parents are moving cross country, away from their kids and young grandkids, who currently all reside within a 50 mile radius.  ostensibly to retire to a lower COL place and ‘enjoy life.’  they live an expensive lifestyle and could have just downsized here.  my own relationship with them has been strained over the years, but I do feel sad for the grandkids.  it feels a bit like mourning their deaths as I don’t expect we’ll see each other much if at all.  hoping to hear from others who have gone through something similar.[/quote]

Is it a place they have always wanted to live?

We came here for jobs and when we retire we want to move to a climate that is better for us and where we have some family and friends.  Are we supposed to suck it up, again, and stay because our children are here?  They are at the beginning of their careers and no long term partner in sight.   Who knows if they will stay in the area.  Is it ok if we leave, since there are no grandchildren [/quote]

Won't you miss seeing your kids? They may not prioritize visiting you when they have so little vacation time.[/quote]

DP here. It’s a two-way street now. We go to visit DS twice a year and he visits us for Christmas or when he is nearby on business. The key is keeping regular communication and retiring in a nice place close to a major airport (with nonstop flights). [/quote]

Careful.  This two-way street thing works if you’re healthy.  If you get sick it’ll be a major pain.

And I advise your kids to allow you to bear the burden of choosing to age so far from them.[/quote]

He moved away from us and his hometown so I’m sure he is fine. [/quote]

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