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Do I move or Stay?

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[c=#4C0073] OK, guys I need help. I don't know what to do, and it's driving me crazy! My fiance' and I have been fighting for about 3 months over where we are going to live. He has a really good job in Colorado and a 2 bedroom apartment there. Our children and I have a 3 bedroom house in Louisiana (family owned). Plus, I have a really good career and a lot of connections in Louisiana. My career is transferable, but I haven't been able to find a good job there. I have a lot of education and certifications in the fields of Education, Behavioral Health, and Paralegal Studies. But, I only have work experience in the field of Behavioral Health and volunteer experience in the field of Education. I was just offered a position in the school system here that would be a big step towards allowing me the freedom to further my education, better pay, and allow me more time with our children. The problem is he doesn't want to move back here because, his career really isn't transferable and my family is a bit overbearing. Our relationship itself has been pretty chaotic in the past, but I can't deny that he has really changed and is undeniably committed. Even when we are at odds, we always end up right back in-sync. After 8 years I don't see us anywhere but together. I love him more than life itself, but I don't want to regret this either. [/c]
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None of the outcomes are bad.

You do have too many decision factors ... it will be impossible to reach agreement.

[b][u]The major factors ...[/u][/b]

Kids benefit from stability

Kids benefit from parents nearby

Kids benefit from happy parents

Careers are a distraction

Colorado opens lots of paths

Colorado has pitfalls

Housing is solvable in both locations

[b]BUT[/b] ... this decision has nothing to do with picking a good or right path. ... to think about it that way, will make you crazy.

The fiance' wants a fresh start in Colorado ... that is risky ... he knows that ... that is complicated ... he knows that ...it will be both tough and good on the kids ... you both know that.

He wants to be with you ... you know that.

Take it slow ... do not rush

Common sense favors Louisiana

But ... hear him out ... paint a picture together ... it may be Dallas!

Be firm on all your values, except career ... ask him to give up something just as important ... then see where it takes you.