Moving abroad/saying goodbye in lockdown, advice please.

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Scenario: moving to the other side of the world in 2 months and will not see friends or family for at least 2 years. was meant to move last year but was postponed due to covid. I won’t be able to see everyone I’d want to to say goodbye due to restrictions which I am okay with but I’m in two minds as to whether we should say goodbye to nearest and dearest? This would be brother and sis in law, parents in law, and our 2 very closest best friends. Seeing the brother and SIL would be this weekend coming as he is going away for 4 months due to work. Seeing the others would be next month.

I am really in two minds as to what to do. We stayed here alone for Xmas, have only seen our family when it was summer last year when we were allowed to. It’s really pissing me off seeing people breaking rules all the time cos I haven’t done this myself and I keep thinking ‘sod this why should I keep putting effort in when others aren’t’ but I know that it’s the wrong thing to do....

No nasty comments but genuinely wanting to hear what you would do in this situation? I’m not looking for validation either because I haven’t even made a decision.
 
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I would see them. It wouldn’t even be a question to ponder for me in the circumstances you’ve described. If the last year has taught us anything it’s that we never know what’s just around the corner so I wouldn’t not see loved ones before I left if I was about to move across the world for 2 years.
 
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See them if you like them ❤ If you’d regret not seeing them and saying goodbye
Personally I couldn’t give 2 wanks about my ‘ family ‘ and would happily piss off without a second thought
 
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As much as I hate people breaking lockdown etc I would say see them. You never know what could happen. Not being morbid or anything but as I was once told nothing in life is guaranteed so seriously don't live with the regret of not saying goodbye. I know this might be strange but limit the risks where you can so maybe wear a mask when you hug etc and keep a well ventilated room. But enjoy your time together xxx
 
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Thanks for the replies. I’m such a wuss and think the police would be hiding and be ready to pounce on us to fine us 😂 but in reality that wouldn’t happen (let’s hope!!)
I agree with what you are all saying in regards to regrets, and that this past year has helped us to realise what is important to us!! The whole ‘not seeing them for 2 years’ is a minimum as I am moving away permanently and would at least hope to see them in 2 years time if we can travel abroad easily then. Thank you for your thoughts :)

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