Have You Lived in More Than One State or Country?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (36083)
February 21, 2025 11:51am CST
Some of us have lived in only one state or country, the one where we grew up in raised by our parents. Others have lived in more than one place, or just like the Johnny Cash song, I've lived everywhere man. I have lived the majority of my life where I was raised, in New Jersey, but I did move to Florida for a brief time, only to return back home to NJ again.
How about you? What were the reasons for your moves, and are you happy you left there, and wound up in the state or country you currently reside?
The reason for my move was weather related and also the allure of starting over in another state. I hated the winters in New Jersey and wanted to go to a warmer climate. I also had been laid off from my job and sought a new opportunity. So, those were my reasons for moving.
Obviously, my move did not pan out. I could not find a good enough paying job in my field, we were hit with a bad hurricane in my time there, and the summer weather was brutally tropical. In my case, the "grass was not greener on the other side."
So, what was your experiences like when you moved?
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@allknowing (141016)
• India
11h
I have in two States and now back in the first State that I was born
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@AmbiePam (96069)
• United States
12h
I was born in Oklahoma, but my parents moved with my sister and me to California when we were children. After two years, and finding it a struggle to make a decent living, they moved us back to Oklahoma. I hate the spring and summers here, but I love the people. It would take my entire family leaving the state for me to leave Oklahoma.
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@LeaPea2417 (37523)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20h
I was born in the State of Georgia and have lived here all my life.
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@aninditasen (16709)
• Raurkela, India
31m
I lived in different cities of the same state, Odisha because of my husband's transfer.
@Dreamerby (6542)
• Calcutta, India
20h
I have lived in the same city for the last 21 years!
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@RevivedWarrior (3593)
• India
3h
I was born in United Arab Emirates and lived there for 16 years. Later moved to India for my higher education. After my graudation , I got into IT. And after 2 years, I moved to US for a short assignment and lived there for almost 1.5 years and then returned to India. Within India , I lived in 2 states although I have visited other states for short duration. It is fun and a lot of learnings while you live in different countries and states. I still love travelling and well there are challenges to anything anywhere , but we should look at the better and bright picture. Only a lucky few live in areas where they were raised. Good to know your experience. Have a wonderful weekend!
@kaylachan (75129)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19h
I've never lived outside the state of Florida, but I did move from my home town to where I am now. and, I don't regret it. This place is bigger and gives me more options to get around. I have more resorces here as well. As well as my husband.
@FourWalls (71502)
• United States
10h
I’ve lived in five states, none thankfully in the “cold belt.” My dad had a bad case of wanderlust so we moved a lot….then I joined the Navy to move some more!
But I’ve lived in this house for 36 years now. 






@1creekgirl (42449)
• United States
11h
I was born in MO, but lived in VA, NJ, California, Hawaii, and NC. My dad was in the Coast Guard. My husband and I have lived in eastern NC for 57 years now and love living in the country.
@JudyEv (346571)
• Rockingham, Australia
13h
We've only moved within our own state. From country to city and back again - then back again. We're in the city to be close to medical facilities, etc, now that we're older.
@andriaperry (118279)
• Anniston, Alabama
19h
Same country. I was born and raised in Alabama but I've lived in Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia. I've been back to Alabama for 15 years and I'll probably stay.
Different reasons for each move
@lilacskies (4537)
• United States
14h
I was born and raised in the same state. I have never traveled out of state nor overseas in my life. I wish to though.
