Moving back to hometown
I’d love some thoughts and opinions My roommate and I moved to Portland OR from Sacramento CA almost 5 years ago and it’s been extremely hard. Neither of us have really met many consistent friends nor joined any communities, it’s been discouraging as I’m a very social person. We’ve both began wonderful relationships and while my roommate’s partner would gladly move back with her, my partner wouldn’t want to move away from his family. Which is completely fair. Having said that, I miss my family and hometown friends deeply. I miss the friendliness of the people. I miss the weather. I miss almost everything.
I’ve made one extremely close friend since moving here, and the idea of moving away from them is gut wrenching. They’re the first and only adult close friendship that I’ve made and the idea of not being around them regularly is heart breaking. The idea of my partner and I splitting up so I can move back is also extremely sickening to think about.
On the other hand, my parents are getting older, my nieces and nephews will soon forget me as I don’t see them nearly as often, my friends that still live out here excite me so much with the idea of moving back. It’s all a lot to think about, and it’s been constantly on my mind for the past few months.
I’d love some advice and opinions especially from people who have experienced the same situation!