Would you move out of state . . . just because?

razamataz · November 2010

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To everyone - Thank you for all the opinions and views. Both sides have valid points and I appreciate hearing them. It gives me a lot to think about.

I also appreciate those who would be hesitant because it makes me feel less crazy and selfish. And to those who would move in a heart-beat, I am jealous! I always thought I'd be like that . . . but in the past few years, my attitude has changed and I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad. I do know it is very confusing and so I really value all the insight everyone has had to offer.

thedutchgirl · November 2010

razamataz:
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um, i'm going to send you a PM! : )
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To everyone - Thank you for all the opinions and views. Both sides have valid points and I appreciate hearing them. It gives me a lot to think about.
I also appreciate those who would be hesitant because it makes me feel less crazy and selfish. And to those who would move in a heart-beat, I am jealous! I always thought I'd be like that . . . but in the past few years, my attitude has changed and I'm not sure if that is a good thing or bad. I do know it is very confusing and so I really value all the insight everyone has had to offer.

I thought I was like that as well, for a long time, because I did it when I was 21 with no real problem. Moved away from family to Ohio. Moving to MN was much more difficult than I expected, and I WANTED to move. I still know it was the right decision for us, but it was much more difficult for me than I expected. I now know that I don't want to move again unless it is to Chicago, which would put us much closer to my family and closer to a number of friends as well. Don't feel bad for realizing that geographical proximity is important to you in your relationships.

wittyschaffy · November 2010

Nope - I am perfectly happy in MN. Both DH and I are from here and we like it. I am also a crazy MN resident and LOVE winter. Love it! I was giddy on Saturday when it was snowing. That being said, I can see it being tougher on older folks who have enough trouble staying on their two feet without ice and snow to contend with. I'd consider retiring somewhere like North Carolina perhaps. Still have seasons but the winters wouldn't be so bad.

madalynnsmommy09 · November 2010

I couldn't do it, we lived in ND (only 5 hours away) and it killed me being away from my family. But I am a BIG family person.

KERJF · November 2010

Nope. I love being near both of our families, and friends. And I cant imagine not being able to just hop in the car to see any of them.

JosiePosy · November 2010

I couldn't without a clear career objective in mind. Growing up in the military, we only saw our family when we could drive across one or more states to see them. Right now over half of our combined extended family is within 2 hours of us. I'd have to have a pretty damn good reason to leave.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

mrs.raz · November 2010

No! I had a hard enough time moving from Shakopee to Hastings when I got married. In Shakopee, I was 20 minutes from my parents house and one of my brothers lived 6 blocks away. I loved the neighborhood and developed some great friendships.

Now I'm an hour away from my family and friends. Sure an hour isn't that long but I don't jump in the car and go visit as quickly anymore. There have been a few times that I didn't go to family get togethers because I didn't want to drive by myself. (Especially after I was further along in my pregnancy.)

I've been trying to meet new people closer to home..especially new Mom's so I don't feel so lonely. It's frustrating some days because my DH has lived here his whole life and has a business in town so he knows everyone.

Eri Paige · November 2010

We always talk about moving to a different state. Since we don't have children yet and aren't completely set on our jobs it would be the perfect opportunity for us to move. I always tell him I will move to either San Francisco or Chicago. We love both cities and there are great opportunities for us there.

GermanGirl2007 · November 2010

Yes, I would. In fact, we talk about it on at least a weekly basis. I think that it will happen at some point in time, but we own our home, so we would have to figure that out. I would love to move somewhere else, just for a change of pace.

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