I have already experienced a larger number of changes, constructions, moves, etc. From these experiences, the following questions arise for me:
We wish for yet another change
Which specific changes are we talking about here?
getting out of the comfort zone,
What does your current comfort zone include and what do you dislike about this existing comfort?
which we want to implement with our daughter's graduation in summer 2027.
Then she will already be almost an adult and will probably rather move away from her parents, won’t she?
But now to the topic of finances, how do you assess our situation, also regarding our age, could/should we dare the adventure of building once again.
I would by no means see age as a problem; currently, I just do not see the desired goal. Why shouldn’t it be or become a suitable property that you then live in as a married couple and enjoy the then rather calmer life?
My husband is a bit hung up on his age, I less so.
In what way exactly?
Our daughter is also very enthusiastic about the idea of moving closer to the city, especially with regard to secondary schools (university, college or also training opportunities).
At 14 years old, she is an adolescent and therefore not capable of appropriately co-deciding on such a profound undertaking. Have mom and daughter planned that she will continue living with her parents and therefore also work/study in the same city? I consider that a rather unreliable life model, which can burst (fortunately) faster than a can’s bubble.
Would the advantage then be that the then adult daughter, still living at home, has a location 15 minutes closer to the university or workplace, or what specifically would it be?
But somehow the comfort zone and the feeling of the need for security keep interrupting our euphoria.
You should define the repeatedly used term from your perspective. I quickly read the following definition: "
Comfort zone describes an individual area of private or social life characterized by relaxation, convenience, well-being, coziness and freedom from risk". Isn’t this actually what one wants to achieve, especially when getting older and therefore weaker? In my opinion, there must be another reason or drive for this; I would be interested in it. It’s a shame your husband does not join the discussion here, I would find that really exciting and especially constructive.
By the way, I find "euphoria" in most cases to be a rather bad advisor.
Many uncertainties, to which I hope for (maybe only strengthening..) answers..
I would always, and do, reflect on changes in life that one does not simply let happen or endure, but rather takes into one’s own hands in time. Insofar, I would have no concerns about your mere change.
However, from what I read from you, I do not see any reason that would improve your (your husband’s and your) life or that refers to a certain, even if rather eccentric, life plan.
Please explain the life plan so that one can understand it. Your daughter’s is not necessary for this, as she has her life ahead of her, so the plan of an "older" married couple who will soon live together without children.
Actually, without further significant reasons, I consider your plan a nonsense idea, basically building a new house in the same place without need or particularly tangible added value.
If it is just about the lack of risk, I would go to the casino once a month in style, and if the coziness is too much, it can also be reduced easily and differently...
Wouldn’t it be an option to already now and in aaall calmness imagine and optimally plan life as a married couple without the daughter or perhaps in part-time or retirement? Maybe it will then be a nice city apartment with all imaginable comfort and no car or the small house somewhere in the countryside.
Of course, you would currently have to include your daughter and to achieve a healthy distance this would have a significant influence on a floor plan. Why should your husband want to live closer to the university or the daughter’s workplace, which will be elsewhere anyway?
In short: I do not see any real added value or justifying life plan, rather a loss of peace, security and comfort.