Relocating for love?

[Huggabugga84]

I currently live in the south west by the coast. I absolutely love this area, I have been living here for the last 5 years with my 3 children under the age of 10.

I moved here from the north, with my partner of 16 years. Unfortunately the relationship has broken down and our house has recently sold. We have both moved on with new partners, who coincidentally both live in the Midlands.

Me ex is open to relocating, however, I am very concerned on the impact of living away from the coast. I have built a life down here, I have a support network, my children are settled in school.

I have been seeing my new partner for over 4 months, things have progressed really well, and we can see a future together. I am able to transfer jobs, so employment isn't an issue.

Would it be absolute madness to move for this new partner? Obviously, my ex is open to it so they can be closer to their new partner.

I would appreciate any help or advice on this matter, it is currently consuming my thoughts. Our house is sold and completion is expected early 2024 so the pressure is on to make a decision.

Thanks for reading, if you made it this far 😊

@Huggabugga84 yeah I see how that puts a bit of extra pressure in things but I still think it’s too soon. If it was a potential move to be nearer family and in a location you’ve always wanted to live in and kids were unhappy in their current schools anyway then it might be different but if you and your kids are happy where you are I would stay put for now. If it works out well long term with this partner he may move to be nearer you in the future or you can reevaluate how you moving there would work then.