Thank you all for your comments, it feels so good to hear from other people who have been in a similar situation and from a variety of situations where it has worked - whether that he staying here in Australia or moving back to the UK. It’s hard to know what to do and honestly I don’t think there is a right answer - we have dual citizenship now which is a good thing and we will go back next year and I think that will make or break us as you say.
Its a a funny feeling to feel this limbo feeling, it’s like I am waiting for something to happen. I wish I could connect more to friends too but I just can’t and that is hard for me and also my husband struggles with it too despite him being very outgoing. If anyone is in Brisbane - I’d be happy to be in touch ?