We did the big move over 4 years ago. We had one child and one on the way. Dh got a good job offer and we had little left for us in Melbourne support wise. Our marriage at the time was pretty horrid. We moved to where I knew nobody in real life, but thankfully was able to get in contact with a BB'er.

Whilst I don't "love" where we are, I am ok with it and life is a hell of a lot better than it was,and was going to be, in Melbourne.

It is a risk though, a big risk. It has worked out for us, our marriage is much better, DH is in a job he loves with good hours. I have found a great job and the girls are settling in quite well. It takes work though. Getting out and meeting people. Trying different groups, hobbies etc. The trick is to know when something is not working out and to back away and move on to the next thing.