Planning to move back to aTier 2 city after 10yrs+ abroad.

I'm know I should think about this very very carefully. And I have. It just seems the right thing to do. Living in Germany with husband and toddler. We both earn decently, life is OK. The loneliness is getting to me though, and this is despite the fact that we are very well integrated, speak the language and have a few local friends. I can't help missing people back home, the ease, the warmth and the sense of community. I am a people person and can talk to just anyone. And I miss that here. We have an active lifestyle here and keep ourselves entertained as best as we can. But something is always missing for me, not so much for my husband though. I miss weddings, festivals and functions. We don't have any financial liabilities. Husband owns an apartment where parents live. I own a large plot and am now saving to build a house on it. Both assets are in the same city. I am willing to earn less as long as I have help running home and raising my child. He LOVES his grandparents and it kills me that he can't be with them enough. That is another reason I want to move back, so we can spend the remaining years of ours parents' lives together. I feel this experience is irreplaceable in life. And yes, there is SO much that is wrong with India no matter where you go. Conditions like road safety, pollution and lack of general civic sense absolutely appalling in India. Tier 2 cities are a bit better but Will simply not compare to Germany. I Will miss the outdoorsy lifestyle and opportunities for kids. But I also know you can find these things in India if you look for them. Would love to know what you lot think.

Posted Dec 9, 2025, 9:34 AM UTC

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