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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 3:46 PM

Would You Move to Dubai for Your DH?

by Kathleen

I just had dinner with my friend from college who lives in London with her husband (they just got married in June). She's very successful and on a great job track. He has a good job too, but you could say her career is soaring. Here's the dilemma: he just got an amazing job offer in Dubai. Dubai! She doesn't know what to do. I don't know what I would do either. It's definitely a common career conundrum (I love that word).

They've talked about living apart for a year (her in London, him in Dubai), but that just doesn't feel right to me. She said that she's ok with quitting her job to support him and could try to find one in Dubai, or at least freelance for her current company -- but it's definitely a big career sacrifice. And she's what you call a workaholic. Not to mention, it's going to be hard to adjust to the cultural changes. So it got me thinking....

Would I up and move for my DH even though I love my job and I love where we live? I think I would, because I really wouldn't want a long-distance relationship. But I think I might be slightly resentful. What would you do?

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re: Would You Move to Dubai for Your DH?

I agree with Vanya ... before reading her response I wouldnt have agreed, but take it from a woman who's been there done that. =) As long as both agree and are at peace with the decision hopefully it will work out wonderfully. Have a lovely day!

Posted by RJ    Thursday, February 01, 2007 8:11 AM


re: Would You Move to Dubai for Your DH?

On one hand, DH and I lived 3000 miles apart throughout college and made it just fine (obviously not married at the time). I know that we could live apart for a year without sacrificing our entire relationship, but in this case I'd probably go simply because Dubai is supposed to be an amazing city. In your friend's case, before moving with him she must ask a number of tough questions- mainly if he'd be willing to pass up such an offer to stay with HER and support HER career. If the answer is no, then stay in London. If he would give her equal consideration, then she has a big decision to make.

Posted by Prairiedog729    Wednesday, January 31, 2007 11:41 PM


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