I moved from Canada to California in my 40s. It meant giving up almost everything, but I did it for love.

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After years of long-distance romance, I upended my life and gave up my dream home to move from Canada to California.

Janine Canillas

I left my dream job and moved to Texas for love. My marriage didn't last, and neither did living in the South.

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Even though I didn't stay in the South and later got divorced, a lot of positive things came out of my moving from Seattle to Texas for love.

Amber Campbell

I became a trailing spouse when I moved to Europe for my husband. I don't regret putting my family before my career.

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Lily C. Fen followed her husband to Prague after he moved home in 2009.

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I moved to Canada for love 10 years ago. It helped me realize which friends were worth keeping — and find new ones.

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I met my now-husband on a dating app while I was temporarily living in Toronto.

Naima Karp

I moved from the US to New Zealand for love. I forgot to build my own life when I got there.

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The author said she regrets not building her own life when she first moved to New Zealand for love.

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I moved to the US for love. It wasn't easy, but 10 years and a career change helped it feel like home.

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Almost a decade ago, I moved from Poland to America for love.

Karol Dugan

Everyone in my life thought moving for a 7-month relationship was reckless. They were right, but it was worth it.

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Emily Holi

I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

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I moved across the country for my husband. We split a few months later, but moving from NYC to California helped me build the life of my dreams.

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I married an Irishman and moved to Ireland 10 years ago. My life is far from the fairy tale my friends back home imagine.

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Marci Cornett

I moved from California to Texas for love. After 6 months, I realized the state and relationship weren't right for me.

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