I can only add this: You have a partner, just think how amazing it is and how lucky you are for having this "approval". You have someone to lean on. Talk to your partner, it can only help. Sometimes it takes time to find our peace of mind, it may seem way too long, but I deeply believe that it's doable and it's not impossible. It's OK to have changes if you see that the current state (geographically?) is harming you. Life brings obstacles, they may seem hard, but we can deal with them. Don't you give up