Posting in relationships rather than forces section as I need quick responses if possible.
As not to drip feed, my current situation is this. Living with my parents as my house was two hours away and we couldn't sell it so rented it out and have a beautiful 5 month old DD. DH is keen to buy a house, as am I, however, here lies the problem. I, unfortunately want to live near my family which is expensive (think north London prices etc) and obviously we can't afford this. Therefore, I am looking at the nearest possible option. DH is looking at the other side of London, over an hours drive (with no traffic so God only know how long in traffic) two hours by train.
I cannot for the life of me get DH to understand how hard it will be to move somewhere totally out of reach of family and friends support. It's almost like a mental block, he keeps saying 'I need access to an airport' but doesn't factor in daily life with a baby and potentially me working full time in a job thy often requires working late at a minutes notice. My question is to othererchant navy wives, wwyd? Would you got for the house and move away from any help/support? How do you manage with babies/children being sick, taking time off work etc??? All help and advice appreciated and apologies for typos am on stupid phone!!