I moved to California for my husband's job. We split 6 months later, but following him was the best choice I ever made.

I moved across the country for my husband. We split a few months later, but moving from NYC to California helped me build the life of my dreams. Paul McKenzie/ Ascent Xmedia/Getty Images When my husband and I got married, I stayed in New York while he was deployed in San Diego. I liked living our separate lives and being in New York, but he wanted me to move and I did. Our relationship didn't work out, but moving to California ended up being the best thing for me. "Either we give this a re...