I’ve lived in the same area for 8 years and I realize everything feels like I’m rinsincing and repeating. I don’t feel any novelty or excitement because I can pretty much predict everything from where I’m going to drive, eat, and upcoming events. No matter how many new things I try i go on autopilot I’m wondering if I seriously need to move and get a scenery change.
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No I like routine.
If you feel you want to move. Move. You’re not a tree. Follow your feelings.
Wherever you go, there you are.
Its kind of part of being an adult… the routine.
If you want that novelty, an RV or frequent moves can satiate it provided you have nothing that ties you down .
I felt that and moved. Things were different but after 5 years I am feeling that in my new city.
When that feeling creeps in it’s usually time for me to take an extended vacation or road trip. Hits that reset button for me.
If you need to move to feel free again, move. If you have a life where you’re at, kids in school, good career, etc. Take a week or two off and travel somewhere new and see if that helps
I have moved cities in same state about 4 times. its fun but it’s nice to set roots in a certain city. I find you really feel you are apart of the community after 2-3 years. Sure, give moving a try. I hope to spend time living in New places for a good length of time. good luck
Eat some mushrooms.
I was surprised when that feeling hit me after 30 years. I’m glad I moved.
If you don’t have any emotional of family ties to where you are, absolutely move. Find someplace with opportunity and a fun life.
If that won’t work, change something up in your life. Maybe date someone who is from a different background from you. Immerse yourself in their culture – music, food, worldview.
I have moved around a fair bit in my life, and it suits me.
Some people really like the feeling of home of being in a community for years and decades.
For me, if I’m bored of a place and not held down by job, family, friends etc. absolutely, I’m going to move.
I’ve lived in the town I’m in for almost 4 years now, and money, family, relationships aside, I’d move if I could. Not because I don’t like this town, I do, it’s nice, but I just like to see new places.