O/T:- ⚠️Impressed with the leadership [The UK Party Politics Thread]

[slack_pie]

That's exactly what it's about, and my number one priority is just the same as yours - having close family close nearby. My three daughters are all within a 15 minute walk or drive, so I couldn't ask for more. My secondary pleasures are having the footy team I've supported for 53 years easily accessible, lots of racecourses within an easy drive, a test and county cricket ground close by, and lots of parks and country walks in the area. Nowhere else in the world can offer me that.

For sure, there are all sorts of reasons why England is a great place to live. A lot of them tend to be subjective though, like having family here or a footy club you love. Or simply feeling like you belong - that's a big one.

Personally, I'd love to live somewhere where the weather is nicer as that has a tangible impact on my overall wellbeing, probably more so than any other factor outside of my family. I'd also like to live in a country that isn't in decline, where cities are safer, where the health service works, and so on.

Having lived abroad in a relatively small country with a much smaller GDP per capita, I can safely say that a lot of things worked better there.

And on the subject of living broad - it isn't for everyone, but it's certainly one of the best ways to understand your own country better. Not just how things work (or don't), but all those little nuances of the culture.

[Lullapie]

For sure, there are all sorts of reasons why England is a great place to live. A lot of them tend to be subjective though, like having family here or a footy club you love. Or simply feeling like you belong - that's a big one.

Personally, I'd love to live somewhere where the weather is nicer as that has a tangible impact on my overall wellbeing, probably more so than any other factor outside of my family. I'd also like to live in a country that isn't in decline, where cities are safer, where the health service works, and so on.

Having lived abroad in a relatively small country with a much smaller GDP per capita, I can safely say that a lot of things worked better there.

And on the subject of living broad - it isn't for everyone, but it's certainly one of the best ways to understand your own country better. Not just how things work (or don't), but all those little nuances of the culture.

Brilliant post SP. It sums up my views exactly.