SarahAndSamantha · 51-55, T
Technically it was 'for a relationship'. But really, I thought I should. I had lived within 30 miles of my birthplace my whole life.
I really shoulda just stayed put. glad i'm back home
I really shoulda just stayed put. glad i'm back home
MellyMel22 · F
@SarahAndSamantha Well I’m sorry it didn’t work out. It’s great that you got back home though!
SarahAndSamantha · 51-55, T
@MellyMel22 It's all good. I don't regret it, not really. Needed the experience.
SethGreene531 · M
There comes a point when you just know it's 'time.'
As much as I loved my hometown, I'd outgrown it. A move offered greatly expanded value and opportunites.
There'll always be a space in my heart for home. And a twinge of bittersweet fondness when I recall its streets and precious memories. While I plan to visit - often, I'm permanently resettled and happy.
All of what you've listed, make a strong argument for a fresh start.
Whatever you decide, make sure to put yourself and the security of your future and family, 1st.
WIshing you all the best, in making this important life decision.
As much as I loved my hometown, I'd outgrown it. A move offered greatly expanded value and opportunites.
There'll always be a space in my heart for home. And a twinge of bittersweet fondness when I recall its streets and precious memories. While I plan to visit - often, I'm permanently resettled and happy.
All of what you've listed, make a strong argument for a fresh start.
Whatever you decide, make sure to put yourself and the security of your future and family, 1st.
WIshing you all the best, in making this important life decision.
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MellyMel22 · F
@SethGreene531 Thanks..
That stuff is the sane where I grew up too! There was a Catholic school yard on my street and even that fence brings back craZy memories!
That stuff is the sane where I grew up too! There was a Catholic school yard on my street and even that fence brings back craZy memories!
SethGreene531 · M
@MellyMel22 Beautiful! And I completely relate!
Amazing how an old fence, a rusty gate, or weathered brownstone; passed over by most as just part of the background, can be so significant to others.
For us, they're not just fixtures of our past, but frame the experiences that formed who we are. And long after we're gone, they'll endure. Against the wind & rain - carry on.
Amazing how an old fence, a rusty gate, or weathered brownstone; passed over by most as just part of the background, can be so significant to others.
For us, they're not just fixtures of our past, but frame the experiences that formed who we are. And long after we're gone, they'll endure. Against the wind & rain - carry on.
MellyMel22 · F
@SethGreene531 Yes! Exactly that.
I've never moved out of state because we don't have states 🤔 I've lived overseas twice though and in three different cities in the UK. I can be anywhere tbh, home is a state of mind for me. It's wherever I'm settled. I don't have friends to worry about, I'm very self contained. I've already considered moving down south closer to London.
I might move in next door to you 👀😏
I might move in next door to you 👀😏
MellyMel22 · F
@ostfuidctyvm I got my pizza maker which is just as good, but with my sauce is even better! I make good Strombolis on my own too! And I have cannoli shaper things, I’m sure I can figure out how to make them just fine! Most importantly, I already checked that the supermarkets carry broccoli rabe and they do there 😬🤣
@MellyMel22 I went to Manhattan for Christmas 2019 but that's about as much as I've seen of New York. It's a bit like saying that I've seen England because I've been to London 🙄 I did like your Gatorade flavours and the fact that you actually see police on the streets. We don't have those things 🤔
MellyMel22 · F
@ostfuidctyvm Oh nice. I hate Manhattan, ever since I was a child I did.
bijouxbroussard · F
My cousins in Atlanta and New Orleans want me to move down where they are. As long as Pop might need me, I don’t plan to leave. I’m hesitant about moving to a red state, in any case. But my family who hasn’t left the South all live in blue cities in those states.
MellyMel22 · F
@bijouxbroussard I can understand that. My mom will be behind me wherever I go. She refused to move near my brother because she doesn’t wanna be away from me. So if I go, she’ll go.
fun4us2b · M
I've always lived in NY. If I moved, it would be for the weather. I like NC a lot, but California has always been calling me.
bookerdana · M
fun4us2b · M
@bookerdana oh man, terrible timing.
bookerdana · M
@fun4us2b I used the reset bottom to restart but insisted they send a burner repair guy..he was here an hour
Punxi · F
It wasn't my family...or friends. San Francisco born and raised. But decided to move 3000 miles away to find...myself.
I couldn't figure out who I was meant to be in an environment that produced the version of me I wanted to out grow.
I couldn't figure out who I was meant to be in an environment that produced the version of me I wanted to out grow.
MellyMel22 · F
@Punxi That must’ve been different, but nice too!
Always good to find yourself in peace!
Always good to find yourself in peace!
thepeculiarpanda · 36-40, M
The only out of state move I've made as an adult was moving back to Canada for a relationship when I was 19. We had started dating at fifteen when I had lived there before and we had done long distance throughout the rest of high school.
MellyMel22 · F
@thepeculiarpanda I agree, you def need a break from it!
thepeculiarpanda · 36-40, M
@MellyMel22 I just wanna go hang out in the north Georgia mountains for a while. Go get some good BBQ, hang out in the little towns up there, find a good coffee shop. Disconnect for a while. :)
MellyMel22 · F
@thepeculiarpanda Sounds nice!
I've never moved out of state, but we are considering it one day. The reason is because NJ is so congested.
MellyMel22 · F
@MsSwan It’s the same here! And with the new mayor even more people are moving to my area 😩
@MellyMel22 Oh gawd...
DrWatson · 70-79, M
After college, I moved away from New York because I received a good financial aid offer for grad school at University of Wisconsin - Madison.
After a few years there, I realized that I liked the American Midwest, and I ended up taking a job here in Minnesota.
After a few years there, I realized that I liked the American Midwest, and I ended up taking a job here in Minnesota.
MellyMel22 · F
@DrWatson That’s great! Sometimes different is best for some of us.
luckranger71 · 51-55, M
@DrWatson Badgers! 💪
Ambroseguy80 · 56-60, M
I literally live ten minutes from the house I grew up in. Same city. I’ve never moved very far, but if I did it would be for work, romance, or retirement.
MellyMel22 · F
@Ambroseguy80 Good reasons!
FreestyleArt · 36-40, M
I want to move away from California. I had bad experiences from that state and hated it. I want to live up north where there's not a lot of people. Like Wyoming or Washington state to live up in the cold mountains.
jackson55 · M
@MellyMel22 Weather is entirely different here. It’s hot and dry in the summertime. No humidity like you have. I live up in the mountains away from the valley heat.
MellyMel22 · F
@jackson55 No humidity is good for me 😬
jackson55 · M
@MellyMel22 B buys body lotion by the gallon. 😊
Chiefjustice · 46-50, M
Education, then work and then family it has been a roller coaster ride.
MellyMel22 · F
@Chiefjustice 3 of 4 live with me. The other is 26. I wouldn’t want to leave him or my 21 yr old who wouldn’t want to go either. If I go, it’ll also be to get me away from their father.
Chiefjustice · 46-50, M
@MellyMel22 i guess you have a tough situation but also offers you a plus point.
MellyMel22 · F
@Chiefjustice Yeah. We’ll see. I prefer to try to stay and find a way to break away, but we’ll see.
I move to a whole ass country for work.
I swear girls weekend plans have more influence than actual life decisions 😭 but honestly, being closer to people who feel like home makes a move way more tempting. ♥
Man I haven't heard from her since I took a break!!! 🥺
I swear girls weekend plans have more influence than actual life decisions 😭 but honestly, being closer to people who feel like home makes a move way more tempting. ♥
Man I haven't heard from her since I took a break!!! 🥺
@MellyMel22
Been asking myself that as well lol
Yea I think you would. Where do you think it would be?
Been asking myself that as well lol
Yea I think you would. Where do you think it would be?
MellyMel22 · F
@mindstruggle London or Italy would be nice!
@MellyMel22
I would love to go to Italy one day and find my Italian husband. 🥹
I would love to go to Italy one day and find my Italian husband. 🥹
Sidewinder · 36-40, M
None of my moving was out-of-state, it was all in-state. (actually, in province where I'm from)
MellyMel22 · F
@Sidewinder That’s my plan here, but if I don’t find a place in time I may need to change it.
GohantheThird · M
Work is usually my reason, but you certainly could for emotional reasons as well.
MellyMel22 · F
@GohantheThird Hopefully it went well for you!
GohantheThird · M
@MellyMel22 thanks. Haven't moved yet, but hopefully soon!
MellyMel22 · F
@GohantheThird Best to you when the time comes!
JackDaniels · 46-50, M
Moved for family and best move I ever made.
MellyMel22 · F
@JackDaniels That’s great!
I've moved countries for work, and regions for study. Change can be good.
MellyMel22 · F
@NudasPriest Oh wow!
It was to start over. Turns out I can't leave all my problems behind when I'm most of them.
MellyMel22 · F
@SooperSarah I hope things can get better 🤍
ScreamingFox · 41-45, F
I'm moving eventually. It changed a lot and I have to move on.
MellyMel22 · F
@ScreamingFox I hope you find a great place that makes you feel more at home 🤍
CreyvinMoorhead · 36-40, M
Mel, I've been to 27 states in the US. Some maybe for only 5 - 7 days BUT
There is only 1 state I always return to.
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There is only 1 state I always return to.
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MellyMel22 · F
@CreyvinMoorhead Looks nice there! Thanks for sharing!
forestG · 46-50, F
Cheaper housing
MellyMel22 · F
@forestG That’s def a plus too!
I'm ready to move some where else
Musicman · 61-69, M
@pituitarypendulum Ummmmm Uhhhhhh it's a little cold and snowy up there. Are you sure that's what you want?
@Musicman I don't mind the winter . It's the summers I find unbearable here ...too hot and humid
Musicman · 61-69, M
@pituitarypendulum Then up North would be perfect for you. 🙂
Kiesel · 56-60, M
I plan on eventually relocating away from my home state cause I’m just tired of it
MellyMel22 · F
@Kiesel I could prob use a break from mine too. I hope you are able to when you’re ready.
Kiesel · 56-60, M
@MellyMel22 I hope the same for you 🤗
MellyMel22 · F
@Kiesel Thank you!
Iwillwait · M
Ioved to be closer to Family.
MellyMel22 · F
@Iwillwait That’s def a plus!
MellyMel22 · F
@Quimliqer Thanks so much!
BiasForAction · M
I moved out for four years to take a job in another state
MellyMel22 · F
@BiasForAction Well that’s great!
BiasForAction · M
@MellyMel22 yes I’d have regretted not taking the job now I know what it was like
MellyMel22 · F
@BiasForAction Well good thing you took it.
Lostpoet · M
To get away and forget maybe then I can forgive.
MellyMel22 · F
@Lostpoet That’s understandable. Hope you can sometime.
pdockal · 56-60, M
Taxes & politics
MellyMel22 · F
@pdockal Gotta be where it’s best for us!
Sorry I missed you comment, not sure how I missed a couple.
Sorry I missed you comment, not sure how I missed a couple.
pdockal · 56-60, M
Family and better opportunities
MellyMel22 · F
@TurtlePink Good reasons!
JRVanguard · 26-30, M
Cost of living tbh
Jersey is so expensive
Jersey is so expensive
MellyMel22 · F
@JRVanguard NY too!
Start over!
MellyMel22 · F
@TryingtoLava That’s what my brother keeps saying, but he wants me to move there 🤣
To move somewhere with better chances
MellyMel22 · F
@Bexsy That's always good too.
Musicman · 61-69, M
My dad had cancer. My mom had already passed away so I had to move to take care of him. We liked Florida so much that we actually stayed.
MellyMel22 · F
@Musicman That was great of you. And nice that you cared to stay!
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
I'm in Florida. It would be to get away from this state.
MellyMel22 · F
@ViciDraco I bet you have so many from NY there! So many go there. And where I’m thinking of as well!
ViciDraco · 41-45, M
@MellyMel22 There's a surprising amount of Ohio here, actually. Which is where I'm originally from. I'm down here for work though, so its not easy to just pick up and move. If I could, NY would be nice, but like upstate, not the big city. Minnesota seems nice too, and there are parts of Illinois I could go for too.
MellyMel22 · F
@ViciDraco Oh wow, I didn’t know that! Many are moving north of the city lately!
jackson55 · M
Taxes, fees and regulations. Got to be too much.
MellyMel22 · F
@jackson55 Taxes are craZy in certain areas.
jackson55 · M
@MellyMel22 California. Costs too much to live there.
MellyMel22 · F
@jackson55 I believe that!
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
where to? cali? 🌊
MellyMel22 · F
@StygianKohlrabi The majority of my brother’s neighborhood are from New York! He actually ran into someone he knows from NY on his street when he moved there!
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
MellyMel22 · F
@StygianKohlrabi My brother loves it there. He likes the people too 😂














































