I left my partner of 8 years back in my hometown of Vancouver, packed my bags and moved to Aguascalientes, Mexico, to be able to drive 2 hours to see both my parents, and spend time with them.

100/100 would recommend.

Like Jess, I treasure the time I spend with my parents.
Do I miss my ex-boyfriend? Of course I do. So I'm going to share something VERY personal.

Around late 2011, a bunch of my parents' friends and a bunch of parents of MY friends passed away. I had lived away from my parents for many, many years. I didn't want this to happen to me
I didn't want to regret being in Canada as my parents aged and then, one day get a phone call saying "Mom/Dad is gone". I wanted to spend time with both my parents as an adult while they're still healthy and able to do things with me (travel, eat out, go to concerts, etc.)
My ex and I had a really deep talk and he said: "I don't want you to regret being here and me being the one keeping you. Go, move to Mexico, and we'll figure out our relationship alter".

One of many reasons we broke up in such good terms was that he was incredibly supportive.
I don't regret moving to Mexico at all, as my parents have actually needed me to take care of them while having health crises a couple of times over the past 9 years. I see them regularly and I'm able to enjoy their company, all the while working The Best Job In The World.
Bottom line: I am grateful that I have a job I love, colleagues I adore, students I absolutely enjoy teaching, and the opportunity to be near my parents. And the chance to have rekindled a few Mexican friendships that were dormant for a while.

100/100 recommend.

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