To want to get out of here?

[kensausage13]

I don't really know why, but for the past couple of years I have had the overwhelming urge to move away from where i live (and have lived for my whole life). Just to experience somewhere else, different people, different culture. Not necessarily abroad (although i wouldnt be adverse). Just somewhere different.

I have absolutely no justifiable reason to do this. All mine and DPs family live nearby, we both have good stable jobs, a network of friends, our DS has nursery and his grandparents/cousins/friends on the doorstep. So i feel guilty and a little bit selfish for wanting to move away from all that. But i can't seem to shake this feeling of unsettledness.

AIBU? Midlife crisis? Or does anyone else ever have this?

[Msqueen33]

I feel like this a lot of the time. I have itchy feet plus I never wanted to settle down where I grew up. I hate it growing up but have ended up here as husband had a job near here and my parents live her and with two special needs kids I needed them nearby. What about holidays or breaks away in different places? Might cure the itch.

[MumUndone]

I have permanently itchy feet, always wanting to move onto the next thing and next place. I feel like I'll never be satisfied!

[DamsonGinIsMyThing]

I did it. I moved to a big northern city from my smaller northern city, it wasn't that far, less than 100 miles. But it was the change of culture I was after.
I went by myself, I've no significant other and no children. It was hard at first. But I ended up having a whale of a time. I moved back to my home town after 3 years to be closer to my aging parents.

[kensausage13]

Thanks for the replies. It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one with itchy feet!

[redpinkblue]

kensausage where do you fancy moving?

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[kensausage13]

I'm really not sure tbh...that's part of why i think I'm being a bit ridiculous! im craving somewhere quiet and peaceful...small village or countryside somewhere perhaps. Rural living really appeals to me...i think because ive always live in a busy town

[redpinkblue]

Is there a compromise?

If you live in a large city, could you move to somewhere semi rural that's still relatively near?