There is something to be said. About The Grass is always greener. I am German who live in the Netherlands “along many other countries so “. I tend to romanticize about places I’ve lived prior whichever current country I finally live in. I can easily integrate and language has never been a barrier. Even now people just assume I’m local. But I always stick out as a sore thumb and wonder if I should just move to Germany “or elsewhere” Even my work is based in another EU country that I visit a few times a year. A few years ago I tried to settle there but decided it’s not for me and came back. Now that I visit it a few times and the weather is usually better and I am out of my daily routine. It’s cheaper than where I live. I thought, maybe I should just move here. Even though the big issues I hated back then not only still exist but probably have gotten worse.

I have a friend of mine also from a European country who has migrated to the US and honestly he’s more American now than he is European.

This past summer after he visited his home country which he does annually, told me that it was so nice that he’s considering moving back.

You’re not alone in feeling the way you do. I believe its the Holiday goggles or the short term memory that makes it always seem better at that other place. Rather than being faced by the same daily routine and reminded day in and day out about the things that we don’t really like and enjoy.

Whenever I or I believe anyone go back to their home country for a visit they always feel very welcome by friends and family where they all make time to see you, greet you and make you feel special. Given that you’d be visiting for only a period of time. But it might not be the case once one is back for good.

However, if you’re mostly unhappy where you are and you have the option to move back, then do. Sometimes it’s better to make a choice than not at all.

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you can find your place and feel content wherever you end up.