Anyone here emigrated and regret the fact that their kids dont get to see their family?

Question

I am emigrating to Canada from the UK with my soon to be hubby as hes getting a job transfer and i am excited but i am worried i will regret the fact that our kids (when they are born) will miss out on not knowing their grandparents and uncles and aunts and cousins...has anyone else regretted this? i am very family orientated but my fiance is not so he doesn't understand where i am coming from.

Answer 1

I'm in the same situation as you, only we are looking in to going to n/z, both my parents died years ago and i have just recently lost my sister, i will be leaving my daughter and grandchild behind, and yet my husband will be leaving both parents a brother and a sister, and hes the one for up rooting, ive asked friends and they all say the same, life is too short not to take the risk, if were them they would go, you would only regret it 10 years down the line, modern technology gives us web cams emails etc, we have thought long and hard and we have decided yes life is for living and family and friends are only to happy for us to make the best of our lives and for our children, we have joined pen pal web sites and linked up with n/z people some of which emigrated from the uk, their only regret is that they didn't do it before, maybe you could look into the pen pal sites for canada, good luck

Answer 2

In my case, the main worry is the cost of air travel these days.  Having emigrated 11 years ago, I miss my family, although we are all adults now.  But it's all the more fun when I come home.  Travelling is a two way thing and I'm sure your family will be wanting to come and see you in Canada.  Also there is internet, and web-cams which make the being apart that much easier to bear.

Good luck for the future.

Answer 3

Good luck, you will be fine. My brother emigrated there a few years ago and has never looked back. He has a wonderful wife and bought a grate house, more than he ever could of got here. the oppotunes are far better for you and your new family to be, your money will go farther have a great time jump in with both feet.....your other fam will still be only a phone call away xx  

Answer 4

I emigrated from England as a single man in 1956 and one of my regrets is that I never got to be an uncle to my brother and sister's children.  Now, when I visit England, I have a good relationship with my brother and sister, but I have no history with my nephews and nieces and we meet as strangers.  However  I have a good family life here in Canada but still love old England and go there as often as I can afford to.