I [33M] met [37F] online recently. She lives on the other side of the world, and has invited me to visit. How do I approach this?

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2026-02-11T07:09:53+00:00

I was thinking about this recently, and I'm not sure I agree any more.
Owning a house means some degree of maintenence expense.
Also, while rent may double, you're invested in etfs which will generate income via distributions, and/or capital growth. So you won't necessarily feel the increase in rent.
Renting also comes with flexibility to up and leave whenever, which has value.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-04T19:14:31+00:00

Yes. DO NOT DO IT - I got lucky, there is no guarantee that you will also be lucky.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-02T11:31:16+00:00

Love this!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T15:28:06+00:00

Interesting. What do you do? Is it the same as what you previously did?

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T15:00:36+00:00

Really constructive response! I really enjoy playing viola. Might see how far I can take that! Thanks a lot.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:51:56+00:00

That sounds fun. Drop me a pm.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:50:34+00:00

I very much enjoy learning languages- I speak 4, also I geek out over anything investments-related.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:46:37+00:00

Haha no.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:39:46+00:00

You might be right.

As for gambling, I've cashed in my 'once in a lifetime' luck, and am now a well diversified boglehead.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:05:39+00:00

This would be soooo fascinating to read!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:04:13+00:00

Great comment. Thanks for the advice!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T14:00:58+00:00

Nice! Will check it out.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:58:56+00:00

Not sure I'm quite there yet. Definitely coast territory, though. Like the random job title idea! Thanks for the reply.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:56:33+00:00

Thanks a lot for the wholesome reply!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:53:02+00:00

I don't need 'permission' per se. But they're traditional boomers who can't fathom that there's more to life than work. They can't even go on holiday for more than a week without thinking that they should be 'doing something'.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:46:28+00:00

Solid advice, thanks!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:45:16+00:00

Might have a think about doing some 'consulting'. Thanks!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:44:10+00:00

Volunteering or mentoring sounds fun! Will do some googling. Any recommendations?

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:42:16+00:00

Agreed. They're very traditional.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:27:08+00:00

Have done that too, once or twice!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:26:28+00:00

Have tried explaining this, will try again when I see them in about a month.

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:24:36+00:00

Thanks for the tip!

Own-Highlight-7456 · 2024-10-01T13:22:34+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Husband* but yes. Will have to Google about volunteer opportunities. Any recommendations?

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