clydegirl

Ah Davy sorry to hear about the break up.
Maybe this will be an opportunity for you to move to another state where job opportunities might be better. Think it through before you decide to go home.Good luck to you .

Bob

Bugger...hmmm...only had the greencard 9 months, so no point in bothering with citizenship then...but then again, it wasn't a cheap investment, so might be worth sticking it out here for a few months, least get a year in before jacking this place in?

mickmills

Sorry to hear your news.

I moved here 3 1/2 years ago to marry my USC wife. While I enjoy living here, if it wasn't for her I would probably move back to Blighty.
I dont think I could handle living here on my own.

Good luck with everything.

Pigtails

this is about Dave, not you Woodsey!

woodsey

huh..

Pigtails

I didn't get anything "between the lines" from Dave that said he hated it here. I thought maybe you were being funny cus you'd like to go home.
Sorry I misunderstood.

I'll get me coat....

Sally

Can't add much more but sorry to hear you are having such a rough time. Are you sure the split is irrevocable? Best not to make too hasty decisions. thinking of you.

Sarah

Get yourself off home for a holiday. Do some talking to your mum and family, think it all over, come back here and see how you feel.
I understand you not want to face starting over again here on your own, I wouldn't want to either.
Maybe you should move out of the mid-west?

TruBrit

yeah good idea..why not try texas...plenty of room for all of us

nethead

Sorry to hear about you and your GF calling it a day. I know for sure I wouldn't stay here if it wasn't for my husband, but then I have kids, if I was young free and single it might be a different matter. I would give it a little while, at least two or three months, before making a final decision, aren't you going home for a visit soonish??

Good luck whatever you decide.

Annette

woodsey

hey, no worries..I wouldn't go back now if you paid me. I'm just going on things he said in the past about being here, if I was in the same position and split with my partner I wouldn't hesitate in getting the first plane home, its hard enough settling when your with someone never mind trying to do it on your own. I just don't see the point in prolonging the agony just for the sake of maybe gaining citizenship and being able to stay permanently. But its a tough call, it may work out if he stays but it may not, its a crappy position to be in and I feel for you Davy..

Ray

Apply for a re-entry I-131 ... then sod off home to check if the grass is greener ..if not.. you can still come back....

LeedsGirl

Hey you, got home safely then! Don't you go home this Thursday?

britvic

I was just going to say what Woodsey's already said, you'v not been a happy bunny over here, I know that feeling only to well, get yourself home mate you need friends and family around best wishes my friend.

Jerseygirl

You always seem like an upbeat kinda guy its so sad to hear you down like this.

It is always very difficult when a relationship comes to an end. Better to find out now than in a few years time when maybe you're married and have children.

Look at it this way Davy you can freely look for a job anywhere in the US, that's what I would do. You're young, single with no ties, take advantage of that and experience other parts of America while you can. You have said that there are far more career opportunities here for you, so why not give it a little more time and broaden your horizons.

When we first came to live here I found it really hard, I missed family, friends, home and everything that was so familiar. I basically missed my life. Even after a few months when we were talking about going back, I knew deep down that it would be very difficult to settle in England. That's what makes it so difficult for most expats isn't it? That not belonging anywhere feeling.

Whatever you do keep your options open, don't close any doors permanently.

Good luck. Don't let the buggers get you down.