My husband moved to Barcelona for our relationship. Now, I'm the one who wants to leave.

My husband's decision to move away from his hometown was incredibly kind. Natalia Costa, the woman who wrote this story, explained that her husband loved his hometown, but moved a few hours away so they could live together in Barcelona. Over the years, they built a beautiful life there, but she knew he missed his home. Now, she is ready to move even further away from Barcelona.

When Natalia and her husband first met, they were both 23 and full of energy with big dreams. Natalia was born and raised in Barcelona, while her husband lived in Peñíscola, a seaside town in Spain where she spent her vacations. Her husband had built a world there with friends, family, and joy, and ran his own local business. When they first kissed, it marked the beginning of an intense rollercoaster of love.

Despite the challenges of a long-distance relationship, they managed to build a life together in Barcelona. Natalia noted that her husband missed his hometown, but appreciated the life they created in Barcelona. For the next nine months, they experienced misunderstandings and deep longing for each other, but visited each other whenever they could.

There were tough times, especially when Natalia left the country for a job in California, but they finally moved to Barcelona in 2007 so they could be together. Finally, in 2015, they got married. However, living in Barcelona was bittersweet for her husband as he still felt a connection to his hometown. Last year, they bought a small place in Peñíscola to keep one foot in his hometown.

Now, Natalia is ready to move and start over somewhere new. She wants to explore new career opportunities and live abroad, experiencing new places and building a life somewhere unfamiliar. To her surprise, her husband was thrilled about the idea of living abroad, especially since he now has the flexibility to work remotely. They agreed to keep their place in Peñíscola for Spanish summers, and potentially rent it out during spring and autumn months.

Natalia is actively applying for opportunities in Paris, Brussels, and London, while also exploring ways to build on her journalism career as a correspondent elsewhere in Europe. While they have built a wonderful life in Barcelona, Natalia feels it's time for the next chapter.