I don’t miss the horrid media coverage and spin. Its designed to divide people. Everyone is shouting or angry about something and very few are actually listening. Angry grandpa or Karen going off about something. So lame.
I don’t miss the insipid trends or memes. Like whatever is cool on social media this moment and having to keep up with whatever is hot.
I don’t miss having to hear about the latest shooting either. Or the latest bread and circus routine.
I don’t miss having to accept the increasingly worse state of affairs on the political front. For example the Citizens united ruling, or the state of gerrymandering in the country and the dumbing down of issues to talking points. Like someone is trying to score points. Pablum.
I also don’t miss the blaming of the immigrants, working poor and other minority groups. Punching down is really just so moronic. Our country was built on immigration. Yes even the native people immigrated from Asia. For solace I love to listen to some great comedy like George Carlin and Doug Stanhope
Very content with the decision to leave USA. Living on the pacific coast of Honshu near mount Fuji.
Many may have regrets about moving but I think that mostly comes from expectations. Setting them aside makes for the best experience. Focus on our goals, have a healthy hobby or three, a loving supportive family and life is usually pretty good.
Some expats didn’t really understand their motivation andperhaps were running away to find something. Others cannot exist due to an inflexible mindset. Setting aside those who run into bad luck or lousy relationship, the ones who last generally don’t focus on regret. They go out and live their life as best they can.
Regarding Paris, I found it to be one of the most unfriendly places I’ve ever visited. So its not somewhere I would consider healthy for living but I suppose everyone is unique in our own way. Getting out of the greater Paris area is where France truly shines imho.
best of luck with the move