Moving to a new state with your partner because of their career?

[Anonymous]

Hello so I'll start by saying I'm a thirty year old, lived in the same town my whole life. I've been with my now fiance since 2014. He's from a different state but I met him after he moved here for work way back then. Now he has an opportunity to get a new career started in a new state. His dream job really. My thing is I'm nervous. I'm an only child so my mother and I are really close. I feel like she's gonna lose her mind. (even tho it's only 4 hours from where we live now) I know I'm an adult and shouldn't care so much what parents do at this age but I can't help but feel bad. Part of me isn't sure about leaving either but I think it's just normal nerves of moving. I'm excited cause we will be making better money and can finally get a house and meet new people. I just feel bad since she's getting older and all. Can anyone relate? And give me advice on how to handle it? I've mentioned moving for new opportunities years ago and she freaked out and guilted me.

[therealricksanchez]

I think this is a great opportunity for you and your fiancé, you should take it. About your mom, it is sad that you won't be that close, but sounds like she is to dependent on the company of others. Does she have a circle of friends? It might help if she get some friends and participate in social activities for people her age, you can visit her and can also make videochats frequently, that way she won't feel so lonely.

[Asker]

She does have friends and siblings to be around. I told her it's only 4 hours away. I can make weekend trips and it will be fine. I live 20 mins away and still don't see her that that often. Of course we talk every day. I'll have to teach her how to video chat haha.

[Alex8736]

May I ask which state he is relocating to?

[Asker]

Georgia from Alabama

[Alex8736]

Can your job transfer you