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Living on your own
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I'm finding living on my own and being owner to the house and savings is getting to me. I have to decide on my own etc will this sort itself out or should I be looking into changing things? I don't fancy the idea of moving out as this is my home but I'm coming to realise it's now too big for me. Problem is, I don't know where I'd want to live....
Any suggestions will be most welcome. Debate more than answers i think....
Any suggestions will be most welcome. Debate more than answers i think....
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Well, if it gives you some idea ...
Years ago, I found myself in a big house, with a big garden, and loads of rooms that I never even went in.
I wasn't sure if it was what I wanted, but it seemed too good to improve on.
Then I thought ...
What I really want is to be able to walk to the shops, bars, restaurants ...
... and to see the sea from my window.
So, I bit the bullet, sold up, and moved to an apartment in the town.
And I totally, totally love it.
Once you have an idea of what you want ... go for it. Don't look back.
Years ago, I found myself in a big house, with a big garden, and loads of rooms that I never even went in.
I wasn't sure if it was what I wanted, but it seemed too good to improve on.
Then I thought ...
What I really want is to be able to walk to the shops, bars, restaurants ...
... and to see the sea from my window.
So, I bit the bullet, sold up, and moved to an apartment in the town.
And I totally, totally love it.
Once you have an idea of what you want ... go for it. Don't look back.
I don't mean to be harsh, but you know in your heart of hearts that it won't just sort itself out. It is still early days so you should maybe just think about what you might like but make no decisions at the moment (unless finances mean you have to make decisions now). If there is no rush and your heart is not in it, leave the decision to a time when you feel ready to make it. In a positive frame of mind you are more likely to make the right long term decisions for yourself.
It is a very personal decision and I get the impression you know what you want to do and are looking for support. If you are unhappy with the ways things are then sure, change your life and try something else.
As for wher you wish to live, why not make a long list and then start considering those that really can be crossed off and those that stand out. Try to filter the options down.
As for wher you wish to live, why not make a long list and then start considering those that really can be crossed off and those that stand out. Try to filter the options down.
I too feel it may be too early to jump yet but may be a time to really evaluate what you want and where you want to be in the future,
I was widowed in 2008 after 35 years and to be honest moving has never occurred to me, but I do not have a large home, just right and packed with memories, your heart will guide you.
I was widowed in 2008 after 35 years and to be honest moving has never occurred to me, but I do not have a large home, just right and packed with memories, your heart will guide you.
if you're thinking of moving somewhere nearby but closer and more manageable, take your time, look at estate agent brochures, maybe even look at a few properties; walk around other neighbourhoods to see if they might be better for you (better shops? Nearer to transport?). Calculate what money you might have once you've sold your current home.
If you want to move to another town, or country, there's quite a lot more work involved. Again, don't rush. Finding something you really like is probably the biggest step of all.
If you want to move to another town, or country, there's quite a lot more work involved. Again, don't rush. Finding something you really like is probably the biggest step of all.
