{
  "id": 5136046,
  "title": "We built a life we love states away from our parents. Now that we're starting a family, I'm second-guessing our choice.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/we-built-a-life-we-love-states-away-from-our-parents-now-that-were",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T17:22:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-states-away-from-parents-worried-having-kids-regret-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lexi Marshall and her husband constructed their ideal life in Colorado, far from their respective families. As they prepare to start a family, she now finds herself reevaluating this decision. While she cherishes the outdoors and lifestyle of Colorado, she feels disconnected from her parents and in-laws. The Pew Research Center's survey indicates that 75% of American adults value proximity to family. Marshall admits the distance is more significant now that she's expecting a child, as she contemplates the future memories without the spontaneous convenience of having relatives nearby. Despite loving Colorado, she wonders if their long-term decision factored in the depth of family connections.",
  "summary": "My husband and I moved far away from our parents and built a life we love. Now that we're growing our family, I'm worried it was the wrong choice.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}