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Try studying abroad. You can experience something new, it gives you flexibility to pursue work abroad more easily, and you can temporarily test your ability to date cross-culturally and be away from family. Worst case, you return to India with a nice credential that improves your local career prospects.
Yep will do. Thanks! :)
I moved to the US at age 30. Was already out in India to family and friends. Was set on staying close to parents for life, but decided one day that I must try living in the US for a change and if it doesn't work out, I'll move back.
It's been going well thus far. My parents visit often for long duration, I have a BF here (never intended to be in a relationship, but here we are) and I like being away from some of the chaos in India. Too early to say anything, but would prefer to stay here for atleast 10 more years.
Yeah, to be honest, I'm not keen on the US. Would be Canada, Aus or some place in Europe. I'm not as keen on maximizing earning potential - just want to find someone and settle down, but of course that's never guaranteed anywhere.
Very conflicted. I also want to stay closer to my parents, but I'm wondering if I'm letting my future self down in the process by restricting my dating prospects. I don't plan to have kids or anything like that, so there is no timeline. I just see my friends (LGBTQ and otherwise) taking the plunge and moving abroad. I know social media doesn't represent the full reality, but I get jealous / feel stuck sometimes.
May I ask where in India are you in and if you are out?
I was in the same shoes, but chose to explore living in the US (did masters here) because I wanted a job change and wanted some LGBTQ+ visibility in my life. I wasn't really dating in India as I was in the closet- the stigma was a big factor for me.
I'm in Delhi. Out to a few friends and my family.