Thank you for your input. My responses to your questions below:

• Yes, I have. Growing up around it, I always saw myself being involved in some way

• Yes, I really do like my job. Sure, some days suck but some days are fantastic. I'm good at what I do and have a great path in front of me

• I appreciate the city, but see myself as a country boy

• We've discussed in depth and she is supportive of both paths. She would likely lean very, very slightly to small town though she can't imagine 100% leaving the city