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Originally Posted by TOMCAT
My husband and I want to downsize and live in a smaller home with little maintenance. We have been to The Villages a couple of times and almost moved there.
To make a long story short, our only child moved back to our state and now lives about 10 minutes away from us with our grandkids. I have been looking at 55+ communities here in New York, but nothing as nice as The Villages is here. Did anyone have this dilemma of leaving family for a better quality of life?
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I know at least two couples who are going through this right now! You are by no means alone in this dilemma. I’m from New York too, btw. One is a friend from college, so we go way back. Her situation involves a sick father in law, however, not a son or daughter, but it’s the same idea. She’s not comfortable moving to The Villages because of this. Ironically, her husband is the one who’s anxious to move.
The other couple involves my cousin. He wants to move, but his wife doesn’t because she has children close by her in NJ. Anyway, just wanted to give you some support, as this is a common problem. Personally I’d say make the move, and enjoy the visits with your family!