Given theunfavorable viewsof recently elected President Donald Trump, this trend may continue through his second term in office.
The author ofthis storyis in a similar position in that she refuses to have children in the US.
She then gaveher husbandan ultimatum: eitherleave the country, go child-free, ordivorce.
The man seemed offended by the proposal and questioned her motives.
The woman was at aloss for wordsand turned to the internet for answers and clarity.
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A 64-year-old Chicago-based lawyer named David toldFortuneabout his plans to move to Portugal.
The threat of gun violence was one of Davids many reasons to move 4,500 miles across the Atlantic.
Trumps first term in 2016 forced many Americans to move to Canada.
The following year, the number grew to 7,700, jumping again in 2017 to more than 9,000.
Canada is still a top choice among US citizens planning toflee the countryto avoid Trumps second term in office.
New Zealand and Australia are also top choices.
The apprehension and concerns of many people like the author are understandable.
As a spouse, the husband should at least hear her out.
Experts advise against individualism in discussions about such significant decisions.
In an interview withGQ, psychology professorDr.
Kelly Campbellencourages people to ask whats best for the relationship instead of what favors the individual.
Stay on each others team, she emphasized.
Couples therapistIrina Firstein, LCSW, echoed a similar sentiment.
In the same GQ interview, she advised the person compromising to reframe their thoughts to avoid resentment.
It may benefit the couple to have a lengthy conversation if necessary.
They should weighthe pros and consand see what works best for the situation.
If it comes down to a divorce, they arent compatible.
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