My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

Alison Meyer with her daughter on the beach.Courtesy of Alison MeyerI live about five minutes from my mom and have never really left.I dream about living far away in Australia or Mexico, but my anxiety prevents me from leaving.I'm raising my child differently. I hope she doesn't consider my feelings when choosing where to live.Over breakfast, a friend told me she wished she'd slept around more before getting married. I passed the syrup and nodde…