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Relocation and a Lifestyle Change...Or Not

People relocate for lots of reasons - health, family, cost of living, jobs, schools, retirement, and more. Often there are several reasons that are prompting someone to make a change in where they live, apart from moving to a larger or smaller house.

One of the issues I frequently see relocating buyers struggle with is that of lifestyle - they way they like to live and entertain, things they like to do, the pace, hobbies and activities, cultural events, and much more. It seems that some folks, when moving to a new area, are seeking a new lifestyle, whatever that might be. Perhaps they know what they want and how they would like to alter their current lifestyle in their new locale.

Others seem to be trying to maintain the same lifestyle while living in a new area. Sometimes this is not so easy to do. And perhaps it is not reasonable, depending on your lifestyle, say, to think that the way you live now in one of the New England states will be the same way you can live moving here to Southern California. Not that it is completely different, mind you, but there are differences.

If you are moving here, or elsewhere, because of the lifestyle the new location offers, then you are probably going to have less of an issue adapting. It is a change, but it is something you are seeking, a goal. But if the new location differs dramatically, the change may be more difficult than you expect.

Trying to force the same lifestyle in your new location could be frustrating. More traffic, different weather, differences in the cultural activities available to you, making new friends, and more contribute to stress and a feeling of not fitting it, or not having the lifestyle you once had. Most folks overcome this and create a new way of living that fits with their style AND the new location. Some find it too hard and never adapt, and perhaps return to the old way, and the old home.

I would encourage you to consider this  in your relocation plans, and recognize that a period of adapting will be needed. You may feel like a fish out of water for a bit...but that's normal. Relocation can have a big emotional and psychological impact. Make an effort to embrace the new activities, events, and lifestyle (perhaps it's more beach oriented) and enjoy trying new things and having varied experiences. Rather than bemoaning what you have given up, rejoice in the adventures and discoveries of life in the new home. Who knows, you may grow to love you new lifestyle more than the old one.

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