We have moved twice to be near our children and grandchildren. The first time we moved 200 miles south and were within easy reach of both.Then both moved with their jobs and DS's move was to Germany.
We stayed where we had first moved to for 9 years then moved again in 2012 to be near DD following a serious illness of DH and to help her with childcare and so she could help us as we get doddery.That was discussed at length before the last move.
Both moves meant leaving friends and the active lives we had but family has always been far more important to me than friends and neither of us have any regrets. We are very close to our DGC and see lots of them. DS and his family are now back in London but we could never have afforded to live there. At least transport to see them is easy by rail or road.
I think decisions which are life-changing like this need thought and discussion with all affected family members. It has worked well for us and we have enjoyed both our new locations after many years in the North.
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