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I don't know how to decide? Moving out of the house where we brought up our children

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Beckton · 04/04/2026 17:31

We have loved our house and where it is.Just the right size, good transport links, great long-standing neighbours. Brought our two children up here, feel very embedded in the neighbourhood.

However, retirement is on the horizon. We'd like more space to garden and for hobbies. To live with less hassle in a town rather than a city. To not have to fight to park our car or hear parties most weekends.

But, leaving all that aside, how do you come to the decision to leave a house where all your memories of raising a family have been made in? It feels so hard.

Can those who have struggled with this, but done it anyway help me out? DH is very keen to start the process but I don't know how I can help myself stop feeling sad about it.

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Els1e · 04/04/2026 17:36

Difficult decision to make so don't rush yourself or you could feel resentful. I would say live your best life now making new experiences. Rather than living a part existence dwelling on past memories.

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