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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -- we see our contributions to the family and partnership as equal and vital to our family's happiness and success.  DH sees not having a mortgage as a freedom that he values b/c not having a mortgage means he could quit his job if it wasn't fun/interesting/rewarding anymore.  DH also sees our current situation of access to neighborhood amenities and retail as a plus for him (he commented such after walking back from our nearby gym this morning).  We are both struggling with this decision b/c we see benefits from staying and benefits from moving (but those are more "in theory" b/c we aren't experiencing them yet and we haven't seen any place that has as many amenities + as nice a house + better commute + better schools + financial comfort zone yet).  We both look around and think "we aren't going to have this when we move, we aren't going to have that when we move..."  We start to second guess ourselves -- is it worth it to give up X, Y and Z, and to put everyone through a lot of stress (to move/lose friends) for "better" schools and a shorter commute?
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Yes. A shorter commute and better schools will be exponentially better for your family than the amenities you enjoy  now.[/quote]

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