hannah2012

Hi all Ive been reading this thread quite a bit recently as ive just booked my ticket to go back to the UK at the end of this month. Its been a huge decision as I came out here 2.5 years ago, got a good job, sponsored and then residency. I met my boyfriend here (who is Scottish) and we had a great time exploring WA its been amazing.. however ive always thought about the UK..its always been in the back of my mind. I didn't intend to stay out here forever..i came out on a working holiday visa and met my boyfriend who wanted to stay here (he came out with the intention of migrating) and time ticks on and before you know it 2.5 years have passed! My family came over at Christmas and it was great but when they left it was awful. We went home on a holiday for the first time in April this year and when we landed at Heathrow I could have kissed the ground I was so happy to be back. It was so great I loved every minute of it which my boyfriend did too but I could tell he was dying to get back to oz! It was on this trip that I knew I had to come back to the UK which would mean breaking up the relationship. Its been a NIGHTMARE to say the least having to leave my boyfriend...as we have been everything for each other for the past 2.5 years in oz stability familiarity etc. He has tried to persuade me stay or make me see sense as he says... but my parents are in there mid to late sixties and while I know this is by no means old I want to spend time with them and just pop round to my mums for a cuppa or go to down London to see my brother for a weekend. For me ive realised what makes me happy isn't the sunshine and beaches but the people that are in your life. Yes the weather is amazing and lifestyle but do I want my kids to only know their grandparents through a yearly visit and Skype!! no thanks. Im hoping that I wont live to regret this decision and its a big one. Just my story there sorry to go on! Hannah x