Transition Journal
Relocation
“My job is to keep the house from getting in the way.”
You didn't choose this move — the job did. Or maybe your partner's job did. Either way, you're here, and the house hunt feels like one more thing you didn't ask for. That resentment is valid. Let's make this part easy.
Where the market stands
It's a seller's market, but not a frantic one — you've got enough breathing room to compare neighborhoods and pick the right fit instead of grabbing the first thing you see. My job is to keep the house from getting in the way of the move.
What I Tell People
“You didn't choose this move — the job did. Or maybe your partner's job did. Either way, you're here, and the house hunt feels like one more thing you didn't ask for. My job is to keep the house from getting in the way. The isolation fades. The right neighborhood doesn't.”
Chris Deutsch
The Minneapple
Emotional State
Isolation + Resentment
My Approach
Protective Steadiness
What People Say vs. What They Mean
What They Say
"We love the neighborhood."
What They Mean
I'm dying of loneliness in this big house while my partner's at the office.
What I Say Back
“Your job is to build a life here. My job is to make sure the house doesn't get in the way while you do that.”
Questions People Ask About Relocation
How do I find the right neighborhood when I don't know Minneapolis?
Can you help with a remote relocation?
What if my company is paying for the move?
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