I’m a gay, 37-year-old mental health professional living in Vancouver. It’s not working out TBH.
My career is stagnant, I can’t afford anything living wise and can’t find the right guy. Been feeling a weird pull towards Halifax. Almost every day I hear, read or see something about Halifax.
Is it worth uprooting myself? I made a really good life for myself here with friends and activities. The same activities (curling, softball, pup play) seem to exist there too. Advice? —Wannabe Ex-Van’ster
This article appears in Aug 24-30, 2017.
Hey WEV,
I am a little confused with your request for information considering you open with “it’s not working out TBH” and close with ” I made a really good like for myself here…” Perhaps your problem has nothing to do with where you are living. Regardless, here are my thoughts.
I have lived in many cities, in Canada, the UK and USA and I have to say that Halifax is my favorite city. It is big enough that it offers all sorts of variety of food, entertainment, pubs and bars, beautiful views, parks, friendly people and a rich history to explore. But small enough that it is affordable, easy to navigate and rush hour last for about 32 minutes.
I was in Vancouver on business last month and realized that Halifax is much like a mini Vancouver without the mountains and the hideously expensive real estate.
One thing you really need to consider is climate. Halifax has winter, although not as cold and snowy as most Canadian cities, and the city does not manage winter well. But winter is short; it doesn’t really get going until late December and is Spring is on the way by the end of February.
Good luck with what ever you decide.
Halifax would be a great choice for you. We are a gay friendly city. I know this first hand. Come join us.
Take the plunge. If you come here and hate it, you can always move back. If you don’t do it, you may always wonder what if.