We owned 3 houses and now I live in an apartment. It was the right choice. I thank God I freed myself from my husband. I had to get rid of nearly everything I owned when I moved because my house was more than three times larger than my apartment. Initially it was traumatic but it was also freeing. It''s only stuff. You've given me an idea for an article actually the reverse of what you write here. The reason my husband thought I would never leave. Enjoyed this piece. It was really good, to the point, and hit home.