I couldn't agree more. This past year my life goal was to relocate closer to family. When I graduated college I lavished at the taste of freedom and independence. After experiencing that for 5 years, that filial bond was something that was irreplaceable. Especially considering I have 0 drive to have children any time soon, it was hard to find any kind of replacement. I'm happily married but it's definitely a different feeling that my wife should never be expected to fill.