I’m a 29-year-old man facing a dilemma about where to settle down for the next few years. My fiancée, who is 25, has a specific location in mind, while my family has a different preference for where I should live.

I'm going to keep the specifics of the location a bit ambiguous. Next year, I’ll be starting a new job, and I need to choose between living in Location X or Location Y, which will depend on where I decide to work. Regardless of my choice, my fiancé and I will be living together. She currently resides in Location X and prefers to stay there. Meanwhile, my mom and younger brother will be relocating from abroad to Location Y around the time I start my new job, primarily for my brother's education. They will stay there for two years, leaving my dad to live abroad alone. A little background: my parents have always been incredibly supportive, and I have a good job that I want to repay them for. I’ve gone through a similar experience as my little brother, and during that time, my mom and brother supported me while my dad was abroad. At that time, we were in Location Y, and later, I attended university in another place while my mom and brother returned abroad to be with my dad. Location X is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Location Y. I’ve been in Location Y for two years now, and I’m quite comfortable living here. However, my fiancé has been in Location X for a few years and is still adjusting to life in this country. She’s finally become comfortable there and heavily relies on her circle of friends in Location Y, where she currently works. She really wants to stay in that area. In terms of job opportunities, I’ve been working in Location Y for two years, and while it’s decent, it’s nothing exceptional. Going for either Location X or Location Y would keep me on the same career path, but Location X seems better for my future, and I feel like I could use a change. Plus, it’s a better city overall. I’ve recently expressed to my parents that we’re considering moving to Location X. I don’t want to portray them negatively; they truly aren’t villains and have sacrificed a lot for me. I recognize that being in Location Y to support my mom and little brother would be beneficial, even if we wouldn’t live together—I'd only be about 20 minutes away. However, they hinted that I should remember the support they offered me in the past and that it’s my turn to give back, even though they know my fiancé prefers Location X. Personally, I'm okay with staying in Location Y, yet I understand how important it is for my fiancé to be happy in Location X. She insists that whatever happens is fine with her, and she’s content with my decision. As you can see, I’m torn between wanting to support my family and ensuring my fiancé feels comfortable and happy in her living situation. While I could use a change, I'm also fine with continuing in Location Y. What advice do you have for making this decision about where to live? Thanks!