Alaska Love Triangle: Stay or Go?

A man in his thirties living in Alaska is head over heels for his girlfriend, but their

visions for the future clash on location.

He's originally from out of state, moved there for work in his mid-twenties, and dreams

of exploring other places someday.

She's a lifelong Alaskan, who's made it clear she plans to stay put, no matter what.

The sticking point is her close bond with her divorced mom, who lives alone and has

told her two kids they can't move away until she's gone.

When he brings up the idea of relocating later in life, she gets uncomfortable and dodges

it, repeating her mom's words without much pushback.

He respects family loyalty, but sees this as potentially unhealthy for a woman in her thirties,

especially since her healthy mom could live for.

Decades, he's wondering if her obligation signals deeper issues that might doom their relationship

long-term.

In the advice column, Wanda points out the girlfriend shows no curiosity about moving, likely rooted

in Alaska's isolation in her stable life there.

Wayne is blunter, saying her discomfort is a clear no-to-adventure, urging him to choose

between wandering the world or building a life with her in.

Alaska.

If he's itching to leave now, he should go rather than resent staying.

Either way, this mismatch forces a real decision before things get serious.

That's your update from Anchorage News Today, powered by AI.

I'm Corey with The Story.