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To ask WWYD (Moving back to hometown)?

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KeithFitt · 23/08/2019 10:14

We've lived in DH's hometown for the last 12 years.
I moved here for uni, met DH, bought a house, had a baby etc.
Its 125 miles away from where I grow so a couple of times a year we travel to see family which has always been fine.
I've had a few times over the years where I've felt homesick but lately I've had a few health issues and DH has been amazing but I just feel so alone.
My MIL lives nearby but she works so I just feel like I have no support.
This has prompted me to think about moving back to my hometown where my mum, brother, grandad, and aunts and uncles all live.
DH says he's happy to do that as its exciting and wants me to be happy but I don't want him to ever feel like I feel.
Another thing stopping me is I love the house we live in and we wouldn't get anything similar for our budget where I grew up.
We need to make the decision within the next few months as our daughter is 2 so we'll need to think about schools soon!
WWYD?

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Shoxfordian · 23/08/2019 10:16

If he's happy to move back then you should consider it. Haven't you made any friends in the last 12 years though? Maybe you should try and widen your social circle where you are

KeithFitt · 23/08/2019 10:21

I do try but I'm such an introvert that I find it hard to meet people.
I've got a few uni friends but none of them have children yet so I feel like I can only do the party things with them and not the usual soft play/child friendly café dates.

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KeithFitt · 23/08/2019 12:02

I think ultimately I'm just scared of change and keep thinking of all the what if's, as day to day I am happy here but when times are tough I feel very isolated and could do with family support.

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KeithFitt · 23/08/2019 15:01

anyone?

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