Thoughts on moving to germany for love when you don't even speak German?

[Anonymous]

[RebelinSteel]

It is hard moving to any country when you do not know anything about the language, the first thing is getting a job. You cannot just move to any other country without having some financial support, or you go as a tourist for a couple of weeks which would make everything harder. Personally changing countries looking for the right person is not really worth it,

[Asker]

So moving in with someone from a different country isn't worth it?

[DryGermanGuy]

You need at least A2 level understanding of the German language to be able to deal with everyday life (shopping, authorities…).

[Asker]

And if not?

[DryGermanGuy]

Then just imagine living in your current country not being able to accomplish these things or only with massive complications and delays.

[Asker]

Miserable lol

[Lowiu]

I think its gonna be hard

While many germans do speak English you'll always be an outsider if you dont speak german and everything is a lot more complicated

[Asker]

True anything else to add perhaps?

[Lowiu]

Like would you want to learn it once you moved?

[Asker]

Well yeah course but it'll take time

[Mrtcn01]

dont move.. if you believe in yourself to create a social life for you, do it. otherwise dont. because love is temporary feeling.. you will regret your decision.

[Asker]

Why a social life?

[Mrtcn01]

because partner is not your everything. you will need friend you will need hang out. you will need to be indipendent.

[Asker]

So if that works then yes?

[Mrtcn01]

yes if that works yes but no only for love.

[Asker]

That's fair yes thanks 💫

[goaded]

How far would you be moving? Are you good at learning languages?

[Asker]

Half way across the world
I think I am lol

[goaded]

Sorry for the delay in following up. I suggest: spend time learning the language first of all. Don't have children (you're young) until you have a reasonable command of it. When you do have children, speak (and "only understand") your native tongue with them, and leave learning German to the outside world (Kindergarten, trips with Dad, etc.). Learning imperfect German at home doesn't help them.

The country is a good one, with lots of protection for people falling on hard times, the health care system, despite being in some ways remarkably similar to the US system, actually works well (and, I'm ashamed to say, better than the NHS in the UK, great as that is).

[Asker]

Thank you really appreciate the response

[goaded]

I assume your potential partner is German (and a man, sorry). I didn't mention the obvious warnings about not moving in with someone you don't know/haven't met, etc., perhaps I should have.

[Asker]

Lol we have met and yes his German

[goaded]

Dann herzlich willkommen!

[Asker]

Thank you really ☺

[Astarlessnightsky]

You can always learn a language later

[Asker]

True yeah

[Agape93]

Go for it, but try learning at least some German

[Asker]

Thank you 💫