Should I move back to my home town or stay in the city?

Emotional Advice

Hey everyone! I (25F) moved about 2 years ago 600 km (nearly 400 miles) away from home, where I left my mum and my two best friends, to move to the city. I have an amazing job with the greatest colleagues and team one could imagine. I never thought I could be this happy in a professional setting. However, everything else is falling apart.

My two friends I used to have in the city are no longer my friends which leaves me stranded and lonely. Not to mention that I'm having massive problems with my roommates and searching for a new apartment is hell (as you all are probably aware of). Just thinking about apartments is making me sick at this point because everything is overwhelming me.

Now I'm considering moving back "home". The reason I left home is because I hated it there. It's rural and ultra narrow minded and most people are hateful towards everyone and everything. Life was miserable. But at least I had my mum and two best friends.

I'm so lost and scared and terrified of life and I think I just need some genuine advice from people older or around my age that felt similar and know how to power through this.

Posted Mar 4, 2026, 7:16 AM UTC

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