I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

I moved across the country for my husband. We split a few months later, but moving from NYC to California helped me build the life of my dreams.

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• When my husband and I got married, I stayed in New York while he was deployed in San Diego.
• I liked living our separate lives and being in New York, but he wanted me to move and I did.
• Our relationship didn't work out, but moving to California ended up being the best thing for me.

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