I have been too much over the past two months. Trying to figure out who would be the one to decide to move.
We have to talked about it, and both of us would be willing to move to be with the other.
I've also asked my bf what he would miss about his home. His list was much longer than mine...
After that night, I keep thinking that deep down he would rather us stay in Italy.
He asked me yesterday what I would be most scared about living there, I said making friends and mostly the language barrier in daily life.
I asked him that question, and he is most concerned about our healthcare system. He also mentioned that he is more worried for me because he just wants me safe and healthy. (I haven't gotten checked out at the doctors in over three to four years)
I thought his answer was very sweet.
So yesterday I was in need of some good advice from someone with experience and who is open-minded. I messaged my cousin's wife. She has gone to different countries and has even lived in them for months at a time. She has experienced new worlds. She even moved across the country to go for what she wanted and what benefited her the most. She kind of inspires me. Thankfully to her, she did give me some great advice.
I have always dreamed about travelling, visiting other places, experiences different cultures. But I never thought it would be a great possibility for me. Sure, I would say "One Day. One day, I am going to go visit Paris, and see the great pyramids of Giza." But I always felt like it was less likely to happen. Money-wise, it's hard.
Ultimately, I have decided to move to Italy to be with the one I Love. But I am also going to find myself through this journey. I am doing this for myself too. I want to be happy. And I am so scared. But this will make me happy.
He doesn't know yet, that I have decided. I'm waiting for the right time to tell him.
How did he enjoy his stay in Finland?
I agree finances should be taken into account, but then again it depends, for example let's say he already has a house and a stable job and you wish to be a housewife, then yes the smart move is for you to move there.
If he is willing to move to your country I would suppose that means he can transfer there or easily find a job?... I know it doesn't sound romantic, but if you can be practical too you have better chances or a successful relationship in the long run.
I keep running into articles about job searching and the unemployment. I know the language barrier will be a situation in itself already.
It's hard to make plans when he isn't really doing research on his end.
I did consider that idea, living in Italy for a little while and moving back to the US. Or even living in a different European country. England maybe.
Ahava- He said he did enjoy. They studied in Kupio and went up to Lapland to see the Northern Lights. One thing though, he sure missed the italian food... of course he would =)
Lucky- awww thank you so much for that comment! I don't think he would mind me being a house wife, but I would like to at least try to keep working.
It's hard trying to plan things out.