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Originally Posted by notlongnow
I intend on living in TV at some point in my life. My wife and I have been there twice and intend on returning many times before living there.
I love everything about TV.
My parents live there now and both love it. At some point their home will be handed down but hopfully not for a long time.
My wife agrees that it is a wonderful place but is having a hard time seeing us move there, leaving the great state of Texas and her family.
As far as my family goes, I am closest to my father and stepmother and they live in TV so no big deal for me.
All that being said, my question is to those who have had a simular experience with convincing their spouse that all will be fine.
I am 58 and she is 59. we will retire part-time in two years and sell our business so this will not be a move we would make right away but would like to get her moving in the right direction.
So....... what did you do or would you do if you were me.
I think we would live there in the winter first and the move full time later.
We both golf and will certainly play pickleball.
EB
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"Convincing my wife" Good Luck. convincing ends up with some form coercison more often unintended. Your wife will have to come to that decision on her own. Why do you want to leave Texas?. What can't you do in Texas that you can do here and vice a versa? What are the economic benefits of living in florida as opposed to Texas? Is the cost saving enough to warrant selling your home which may incur taking less in this market. Also look at all other costs associated with moving. If cost is not an issue than is quality of life. compare the two locations. How deply embedded are you and your wife in your community. Don't be swayed by the so called "Lifestyle". It fades quickly for some people who are not as active.
I moved down from Minnesota. Economically it was a good move. As for weather its a toss up because what you gain in June you lose in January;albeit central florida gets cold for about 8-12 weeks.
There is noting I do in The villages that I can't do in Minnesota except gold in the winter. So if you are a golf nut that is a plus
Keept it real. The villages has many nice things about it especially its population
Essetially what I am saying is that you really can only be happy here if it is really what you and your wife want. and to know what you want will logical cause ypu to look at what you are leaving behind. Good Luck