Mrs. B.

I had a similar reaction from my mother. Like someone else said, its very hard for those that are left behind. Its hard for us to deal with reactions like that as most people are excited about our plans. Some people just deal with it like this by lashing out and trying to make us feel like its the wrong choice. She will come around in time, I hope for your sake. You have to do whats best for your family. Your parents will only be lonely if they choose to be. Stay focused and maybe in a little while, try talking to them again about it. The very best of luck x

We are living in New Zealand at the moment and I am chomping at the bit to get away from my in laws........... It cant happen fast enough!!!

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Brilliant.

JBJ14

Peds500

This hasn't been an out of the blue decision and although nothing has been officially said, I have mentioned that I would like to give it a go and that I may apply for PR as a back up and to keep my options open!!

As my wife is Canadian, surely you would have to be very nieve to think that it would never happen!!....

I knew that it would be very hard for my family as we are close, and fully understand that it is always harder for those left behind, which is why I wanted to be 100% sure that I had a good job to go to before telling them. If the situation arose that I could not get a job, or one that would not put me in a good position, then we probably wouldn't be going and all the heartache and pain would be for nothing!! I have and alway will do the best of what I believe to be the right choice for those around me......

On a lighter note, I told my Nan (91) that we were going (which I was dreading) and she is upset, but fully supportive, as she understands that this could provide a great future for the kids.....and I quote "if it doesn't work out, its been your own choice and you have only yourself to blame...and thats the way it should be!!".....love her to bits!!