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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Being an expat is hard and lonely. [/quote]

Op here

I have been an expat

It’s not that hard and imo since it’s easier to afford areas with less dysfunction and a more “socially attuned” built-environment (public third spaces, public transport, Walkability) abroad than similarly in the us, I’d argue the us is more lonely (which data seems to back up)

And with the economic resource parameter I mentioned above, it would be even easier as I was an expat with less resources so I couldn’t trade money for time to socialize as easily as I could with more money [/quote]

Expat is just White people term for immigrant.  The vast majority of immigrants in the US were Expats first and they all adapted and thrived.  Along the way, most chose to become immigrants and settled here.  The common trait among all successful Expats is youth.  Kinda hard to find someone in their 70s who'd thrive in a new environment especially if they don't know the language.

I do agree with OP on this.. If you are in your 30s/early 40s, already made some money but not all (say $2-5 mil), have a business that runs on its own, there's absolutely no reason to migrate to other parts of the world.  Your kids will be young enough to adapt and will be enriched in the process and you will enjoy a lifestyle that is several times better than your current one in the US. [/quote]

Op here - I’m not white nor white passing.

The difference between expat and immigrant isn’t race but time horizon intention

My parents were immigrants to the us as their intention from day 1 was permanence to move (if allowed)

I have been an expat before because I lived abroad without the open ended intention to stay in the countries I was in — but now I am seriously considering becoming an immigrant abroad.

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OP, it doesn't sound like you have children. Is that the case? Kids are a big piece of the puzzle.

Like you, I have lived abroad for short periods - 12 months here and there - and returned to the US. I loved it. However, I was in my 20s with all the time in the world and lots of energy to invest in meeting new people. I'm 43 now and can barely foster any new relationship here. It's just harder when you're older. I'm glad that I did it in my 20s, as I have no interest in moving now. Plus, my DH immigrated to US in his 20s. He has stated many times that he cannot adapt to a new country again. Once was enough. [/quote]

You are right, I don’t have kids — but children is a huge reason behind my thinking. I’m terrified having kids in the US.

Good point about age.

My parents are like your DH. They don’t want to adapt to a new country in their 70s after being in the US for 40 years

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