<human>: I am considering moving to another, larger city - the Twin Cities. The unemployment rate, the rural conservatism, the spotty opportunities for independence and well-being in my area are not enough for me (and her) to thrive.

I have many reasons to move out there. More jobs, decent pay, available housing, reliable public transit/bike-friendly, better (and more) schools - especially of the technical/trade type.

I don't think I can do it alone though. I want my GF (of two years) to come with me and take on a new challenge. Unfortunately, she says she's not ready to move out of state. She is ready to move, though. She's stuck in a retail job, hasn't spent nearly enough time looking for another position. For one reason, there are no jobs here - a good 75% of employers here want experience in the given position. She also is very easily home-sick. She says that she isn't ready to be separated from her parents ("They're getting older.") Honestly, I think if they have 20 years left at least, then that's nothing to worry about. The goal is to be in the twin cities for about 2 years. Sometimes you have to relocate to build your future - then you can come back home.

I asked her wouldn't video chatting be okay for when you get home-sick? Or wouldn't you like to have experience in job *X*, and come back to the same thing at home and they'll hire you because you have more experience? 

I didn't get much from her besides, "Don't let me stop you." or "Maybe you should go on your own. It might be therapeutic for you." Other than that, she really didn't bother to consider the advantages of moving there. I feel like she would prefer to let me go, over her feeling uncomfortable in a new setting.

I don't know how to persuade her. I know that I do not want to stay here in California.

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<bot>: Want to move out of state. GF hasn't really been considerate of the options. Want her to come with me. Want to persuade her. Much better opportunities in MN.