Some of our friends and a few family members support our move, but all we really want is for everyone to be happy for us and support our choice.
One frustrated reader just wishes her entire family was happy about a planned move and is tired of hearing everyone's opinions on the matter.
We’re thinking of moving an hour away to a small college town, where our youngest daughter and her family live. They have one child, and we’d love to be closer to at least one grandchild so we can be more involved in their life. This daughter and her family are wonderful; they help us, and we help them in return. It would be a joy to live closer to them.
Our son, who moves frequently, worries that he’ll be financially responsible if we ever need care. He thinks we should stay put to avoid future complications. Then there’s my sister and niece, who also seem to think they have a say and are discouraging us from moving. Try to not see it as two against one. That automatically places you in a victim mindset, which doesn’t feel good for anyone involved. Instead, try viewing it as their way of showing care and wanting to protect both you and your husband, with the ultimate goal of seeing you happy.
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