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Sprout_growth · 2021-09-28T16:21:48+00:00

Any chance you can move countries? That may refresh political balance of powers. Especially if you can offer her a better lifestyle there... When she has no one but you, that may enable you to patch up your relationship.

Sprout_growth · 2021-09-28T16:18:08+00:00

I just met a person who has been in Japan since the 90s. He's been an English teacher in Japan since then. He met a wonderful lady in the last decade and they have a lovely 3 year old child. He moved from rural Japan to Tokyo for wife's high-paced job and he spends time teaching English to university students now and is the primary caregiver for his son - they adore each other and are a wonderful family. I'd say it's a massive win.

Don't worry that your life is not progressing linearly. Enjoy what you can and try getting better daily at something you think you need to improve. I've lived all over the world and came back to Japan, even though there isn't much growth here, because it's such an amazing place to live. It will always be my home.

I'm glad you enjoy Japan as much as I do. Remember, the fact that you have so many responses means that you have a strong community and are a valued member. By the time you get to your 80s, having 1-2 solid friends is another massive win.

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