My whole family moved and they want me to join them. But I hate where they live. How can I get them to respect my decision to stay? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Oct 15, 2009 - 27 answers

Go to graduate school with Favorite teacher and move away, or go to graduate school with less than favorite teacher and stay close to family? [more inside]
posted by mrgreyisyelling on Sep 28, 2009 - 12 answers

I am one half of a lesbian couple with small children thinking of moving out of Baltimore and out to the suburbs. So far Timonium looks like the best bet. Will we be welcome there? [more inside]
posted by lodie6 on Aug 27, 2009 - 3 answers

We both want to live close to our families, except they live 1,200 miles apart. [more inside]
posted by lolalivia on May 27, 2009 - 14 answers

How difficult is it for a family of three to move to Japan? [more inside]
posted by Bobby Bittman on Jan 2, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I move out of my hometown and leave my elderly relatives all alone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 26, 2008 - 11 answers

Tell me about what it's like to be in a military family. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 - 14 answers

When should I fly to SF to look for apartments available in July? Also, where should I look? [more inside]
posted by zpaine on Mar 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Due to safety concerns, my family may need to leave our home and employment situation. Our lifestyle is rather bizarre. where should we go and how should we do it? very long and rambling-- sorry, but I'm somewhat confused at the moment. [more inside]
posted by lgyre on Sep 10, 2007 - 24 answers

How do we find our dream home in London from 287 miles away? [more inside]
posted by Glinner on Aug 14, 2007 - 3 answers

My move is exactly 7 days away. I have a short fuse which I NEED to curb. Please help me to do so... [more inside]
posted by MayNicholas on Jun 22, 2007 - 25 answers

Where to start looking for older, affordable family housing in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by hrbrmstr on Jun 5, 2007 - 13 answers

I need help bringing up the subject of moving away from home. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Spike on Dec 7, 2006 - 30 answers

How do you succeed academically [or you know, in any manner] when your family doesn't value education? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Nov 5, 2006 - 35 answers

I am moving from santa cruz to portland. My girlfriend and I recently(4 months ago) had a daughter and the cost of living here is so high that we feel there is more opportunity for us up there. We have been invited to stay with my girlfriend's parents for a few months until we get settled, but i am concerned with finding a job that will pay enough to support us. I will be the sole earner so that my daughter will be able to have a parent with her all the time. Any suggestions? I need to make at least $15/hr ... I have been doing construction related work for the last couple of years but would like to steer away from that in favor of something not so hard on the body. I'd appreciate any comments...
posted by thatjackbuilt on Feb 13, 2006 - 19 answers

We're thinking of moving to a somewhat remote (and beautiful) area. We may not be able to afford a house in the "rich" town with the "good" schools. We might have to settle for a house in the affordable/poor town next door with the mediocre schools. How much will this choice of grade school and/or high school affect my kids for college, life, etc.? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2005 - 28 answers

Round 2 - On Wednesday I posted a question asking about living outside the US. In the responses, I got scolded for not providing enough background for people to offer good advice. Here's the original question: "I've been thinking about exposing myself and the family to the salutory benefits of living overseas (we live in the US now). The key question, of course, is where? I've heard some people speak reverently of New Zealand, but have never been there myself. Your suggestions and reasoning behind them would be welcome...
" with the crucial [more inside] tag [more inside]
posted by Irontom on Dec 19, 2003 - 6 answers