I'm married to an Australian and we're in the middle of the immigration process now. As we wait for the paperwork to get done, I'm spending a lot of time in Australia.
Your sentiments are spot-on. Once I started traveling internationally, it was clear how good the quality of life is - and how much safer Australia feels compared to the US. My hubby is coming to America and I feel twinges of guilt when I look at everything he's leaving behind. I make a point to acknowledge his sacrifice for love, as I know how much he's giving up. Thanks for a great article.