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Starting a new life with a new partner in a new co

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Sheila

Sheila Report 17 Jan 2004 22:08

It was a brilliant, exciting, but very sad time. A new relationship was the gain but the loss was very very sad. You feel like you have gone through a death, the death of a relationship but at the same time the newness of the new relationship pulls you through. Later on you come to terms with the now but the before hits you every now and again. Of course starting off in a new country was also a huge hurdle which could have gone so wrong, new house, new friends, new everything. How did it go for you out there.

Unknown

Unknown Report 18 Jan 2004 19:31

Hi Freer, Well, it wasn't with a new partner, we were 5 years married, but it was definitely a new life in a new country when we moved to Vancouver, Canada back in 1961, leaving behind a large family of parents, brother, aunts,uncles, cousins and friends. It was upsetting saying goodbye and taking my 2 children far away from their grandparents, but the trip on SS Saxonia was exciting, and when we arrived life was so full of friendly people, new experiences, beautiful scenery and places to enjoy and investigate, and opportunity that we didn't have time for regrets about what we'd left behind. Sure, we've missed family gatherings, country lanes and pubs, London, and more, but I'm so glad we came here and could never live anywhere else Good luck in your new life in your new country with your new partner, Freer, and may you be as happy you made the move as we've been. Di.

Traci

Traci Report 6 Feb 2004 05:27

Hi Freer, I did the same thing.Whole new life. Met my husband while on holiday in the States in July 2001. Came back in may 2002 and got married July 27th 2002. It was a big change from living in Cambridgeshire. I was born in London so rest of the family is there. The new life here is great.My husband is the best and it helped that i also made friends in 2001.I do miss home and silly things that i cant get here. But i dont regret making the move.Being so far from my parents is hard especially now as my Dad has been diagnosed with Mesothelioma that is terminal.But he is positive.I plan to go over this summer and have a holiday.Cant wait. Enjoy your new start.Our home is always in our hearts. Im still very English.Wont lose my accent. Take care, Traci.

Derek

Derek Report 6 Feb 2004 09:18

Hi Freer We moved to Spain over two years ago and never looked back. When I am home now life is all Sun, Sand and Sangria. (I'm sure there should be another 'S' there but can't quite think of it ;-) ). Have a good life. Derek.

Derek

Derek Report 6 Feb 2004 14:30

Marly, It was for many years, now in Syria - another 'S'. Derek