Great list! I've found the older I get the more homesick I feel, so planning a "see you later" has become essential for my own emotional well-being too.
All very true. One I'd add - especially if you move somewhere that's about as far away as you can get from your family, as I did - don't expect them to come and visit you. None of my family has visited me in New Zealand - they're simply not travellers. I have to go to them. Quite a few friends have been, though!
Great list! I've found the older I get the more homesick I feel, so planning a "see you later" has become essential for my own emotional well-being too.
It really makes such a big difference mentally!
All very true. One I'd add - especially if you move somewhere that's about as far away as you can get from your family, as I did - don't expect them to come and visit you. None of my family has visited me in New Zealand - they're simply not travellers. I have to go to them. Quite a few friends have been, though!
so true! I'm lucky my family enjoys travel but still, the 4 years we lived in Asia only 1 friend made it over to visit.
It's crazy the difference that small amount of effort means! You're lucky to have someone like that in your corner!