We did the reverse... Met hubby (Australian) in UK, lived there 15 yrs paid xx on visas and indefinite leave to remain. Always knew we'd like to try Oz for us n kids. Thankfully discovered before we left that hubby's visa wd be null n void for UK after returning here /difficult to get renewed and costly. So he applied for UK citizenship and got passport. Plan is for me to do at least 4yrs here n get passport/citizenship and can choose wherever we want to be.
Location in UK, depends on work preferred weather and what you like doing in spare time.
Friend also staying to get citizenship here but doesn't know where to next
good of luck and enjoy travelling the next while xx
ps friends become family but yes it's different. I have in laws but also different... My parents wd happily see us a few days a week, when we see in laws here they say cu in a few weeks.... Lol