How do I make this decision?

I am so conflicted right now. I feel like I’m either going to have to make a decision that’s going to leave me heartbroken or decide to stay in an area that isn’t the most supportive of me except for my best friend. The opportunity in Charleston is looking more and more realistic, the only thing stopping it is if the negotiations with the seller of the company go bad. But that means I will have to leave Knoxville, I’m not tied to the area. But I made the most amazing friend here. I've cried so many times when I think about leaving. I’m being pulled in two directions and I don’t know what’s right for me. im not working at the moment so an opportunity would be nice and Charleston is offering that but I could get a job here and be ok. How do I decide?

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Starcrossed · 41-45, F

I don't know you but the potential of what could await you in Charleston sounds exciting to me.

You could also try Charleston out and maybe give it a year or two and if it isn't right you can always go back to Knoxville and get a job there then. At least then you could look back and know you tried Charleston and know for sure it wasn't right vs. staying put and always wondering 'what if' if you would have tried.

PrestonJ · 36-40

It sounds exciting to me too. There is so much to explore from the city to the marshes, to the beach. When I visited I found myself singing on the beach because the waves covered the sound so I felt comfortable enough to sing. I’d say if a place makes me sing it is doing something to my heart.

That’s a good point. I’ve got to stop letting fear fill my head and listen to my heart.