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Torn slightly..

14 replies

CiderLover · 02/05/2014 11:09

I have been dating my Girlfriend for 1 year, have met eachothers familys, 100% trust each other. One or 2 arguments but we are stronger than ever at the moment.

I have recently come out as being gay in work and am happy with the relationship and my sexuality - this is not my first girlfriend.

Neither of us has any children but we definitely see a future together.

At the beginning of our relationship it felt amazing (still does), everything has been great and I have never felt like this before. I saw a future with her from very early on.

Anyway, this is my predicament.

I am currently living in a "single persons 1 bedroom flat" in a very rough area in a busy town centre. We have talked about moving in together and she was prepared to move into mine in the next few months.

However, she has been offered a much bigger flat with her local council in a rural, beautiful village which I love.

She has asked me to move in with her in the bigger flat. Its not far from where she lives now and about 30 minutes drive to her work. To get to my work it would be a hellish commute, having to leave the house an hour and a half earlier than I usually would with an hour long bus ride.

She is worried that I am getting the rough end of the deal (I don't drive) and feels guilty but feels it is too good an opportunity to miss out on.

WWYD?

Would you make the transition, move to a much nicer place and start a life with the woman you love? Leave your flat behind? Crappy commute but learn to drive.

My financial situation would improve a lot by moving and obviously - I'd be starting a new life.

I am very up for the idea of moving but every now and again I get a little pang of nervousness....what if it all goes wrong, where will I live?

Ranting I guess.

WWYD?

OP posts:
Onesleeptillwembley · 02/05/2014 11:11

Move, and with the money you're saving on rent etc, learn to drive.

Onesleeptillwembley · 02/05/2014 11:13

And it's completely normal to he nervous about taking a large step, even if it was more convenient. Chill, enjoy the experience if building your lives together. Goid luck to you both.

heyho1985 · 02/05/2014 11:28

Sounds like either way one of you will have to make a big move. The rural area sounds a lot nicer, if you can learn to drive then it won't be so bad. Good luck!

WhatsTheEffingPoint · 02/05/2014 11:35

Life is full of choices and risks. Sometimes we all need to make that blind leap of faith and hope it all works out, we cant control everything as much as we would all like to. If things don't work out at least you will have tried (no what ifs) and it will make you more confident the next time round as you will have gained experience and knowledge. Good Luck and Enjoy.

CiderLover · 02/05/2014 11:36

Yes she is going to help me with driving lessons and put me on her insurance, she said we will practice lots in her car.

Yikes! Thanks for the support and yeah, I guess it is natural to be nervous but the excitedness outweighs it :)

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50KnockingonabiT · 02/05/2014 11:43

Nervous is good, means you're not just jumping in without giving it some thought.

Sounds like a no brainer to me, just make sure you pass first time:D

Good luck and be happy

CiderLover · 02/05/2014 11:46

Lol yeah, no pressure huh :)

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Fooshufflewickbannanapants · 02/05/2014 11:46

Do it!!! Xx move take a chance and be happy xxx

JustSpeakSense · 02/05/2014 11:48

I'd move, and learn to drive (pronto!) - How exciting!
Good Luck!

heyho1985 · 02/05/2014 11:53

Driving is the best- so much freedom!

RiverTam · 02/05/2014 12:02

do it, crack on with driving lessons, and don't look back! Best of British to you both!

HowardTJMoon · 02/05/2014 12:07

If you move would there be the possibility (or desire) for you to get a new job closer to where you would be living and without the hellish commute?

CiderLover · 02/05/2014 12:51

Hi Howard, that would definitely be a plan. The village is around a 20 minute drive to a largeish city so would be actively looking for a new job. In fact I am applying for one already :)

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canweseethebunnies · 02/05/2014 13:09

If you are happy with the idea of moving in with your girlfriend, like the accommodation and the location, I think it's a no brainer!

Learn to drive and/or look for another job. Good luck, sounds great!

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