text: should we move to be near family or stay where we have been living for the past 10 yrs? my husdand has ms & after being made redundant from my long term job we decided to move nearer to family but im having 2nd thoughts.  i really like where we live but dont have much of a social life. if we moved nearer to family i would see more of my 4 yr old g/daughter & have more support from my husbands family. it means downsizing our home do it!!!  not only do you need them but they need you -- you don't sound like there is a lot keeping you where you are at and you have a real chance to make a difference in that 4-year olds life.  husband and i faced similar decision and opted for the family and have never regretted it.