Home is best for many people – they like to stick with what they know, and don´t yearn for new horizons. I enjoy living abroad, but it´s not for everyone, and I know plenty of people who feel that home is best. They prefer being among familiar customs and culture. But what if you´re tempted to move away but aren´t quite sure? Here are some reasons why there is no place like home …
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Familiarity
One of the main reasons why there is no place like home is that staying where you grew up or in your home country gives you a sense of familiarity. You know how everything works, what the culture is like, and you don´t feel confused by cultural differences. Familiarity can be very comforting – not everyone wants to deal with the adventure of moving away from home.
Familiarity extends beyond just understanding cultural norms; it encompasses the subtleties that make daily life smoother. Knowing the language inside out, your local community members, the best spots in town, and your family traditions are the invisible threads that weave the comfort blanket of home. These seemingly trivial details can foster a deep sense of belonging and security, which is why when you step into your house, you can truly relax in your own space. Every corner resonates with personal history and cherished memories, unique to your life's tapestry.
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Language
Unless you move to a country that shares your own language, moving abroad can be daunting. You can pick up the basics of a new language fairly quickly, but it takes a long time to become fluent – and I do mean a long time! Staying in your home country means that you have no communication problems and no linguistic confusion.
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Easy
Personally I´ve enjoyed the challenge of living abroad, and feel that it has helped me develop greatly as a person. It´s a lot of hard work though and not everyone wants to or can deal with the demands involved. Remaining in your home country means that you´re making your life easier – and what´s wrong with that?
Living abroad can be a great experience, but it’s not for everyone. It can be difficult to adjust to a new culture and language, and it can be hard to find a job and make new friends. Remaining in your home country is an easy way to avoid these challenges.
In addition to being easier, staying in your home country also allows you to remain close to family and friends. It can be hard to be away from loved ones, and it can be difficult to keep in touch over long distances. Staying close to home means that you can continue to spend time with your family and friends, and enjoy the comfort of their support.
Living in your home country also means that you don’t have to worry about the cost of moving. Moving can be expensive, and it can be difficult to find affordable housing in a new city. Remaining in your home country can help you save money in the long run.
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Family
If you´re emotionally close to your family, then that is a pretty good argument for believing that home is best. If you are also close to them geographically, you can make the most of that close relationship and see them as often as you want. Moving away means that you can really miss them and miss out on enjoying their company.
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Connections
When you´ve lived in the same place for a long time, you build up a lot of connections. Moving away means starting again and finding a new set of friends etc. If you´re one of those people who finds it difficult to start from scratch, you may be better off sticking with what you know if moving would make you miserable.
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Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable.
Knowledge
In your home country, you know how everything works. There are no problems with communication and you´re completely familiar with everything from administration to the law. This knowledge can make life a lot easier – believe me, I know how difficult it is trying to negotiate your way through the confusion of foreign bureaucracy!
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Roots
Some people can just pull up their roots and move on easily. For many, though, it is not that simple. Having your roots in a particular area can have great significance for someone – they feel a strong connection to their hometown, and moving away would feel like a great loss to them .
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Belonging
Humans are social creatures, and we all like to feel that we belong somewhere. This may be based on belonging to an area, or to a group. If this is particularly important to you, then the chances are that home is best. Your identity can be very firmly linked to the area in which you grew up, and where your family come from.
Although I was happy to move away, I know that there are plenty of reasons why there is no place like home for many people. We´re not all adventurous, and staying at home doesn´t mean that you´ve missed out. Moving away can be a great experience, but you have to want to do it. Do you feel that home is best; have you dreamt of moving abroad but concluded that it´s better off as a dream?
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