Can You Live in Two Countries at Once? | VLOG TIA TAYLOR

[@misstiataylor_]

In this vlog, I’m looking at a question I’ve been asking myself (and my friends): Is it actually possible to live in two countries at once? also, between the title 'bride therapy' and 'bride rehab' what do you prefer? 😂 🫶🏾

[@unwanastidbits]

Bride therapy!!

[@misstiataylor_]

@@unwanastidbitsthank you😄 I was leaning that way too but my Italian friends liked rehab 🙈

[@unwanastidbits]

@@misstiataylor_They’re both great! But rehab gives me chaotic energy and therapy gives me calm haha

[@misstiataylor_]

@@unwanastidbits it is a bit chaotic though 😂🤣 you guys know me

[@stephaniei.3424]

I’ve been watching you for years and I’m so happy to see you in Nigeria. Well done on your achievements babe 👏🏾

[@misstiataylor_]

thank you so much! I think this new chapter will be really interesting!!

[@NomadicIslanders]

I'm so proud of you! And as a digital nomad (been traveling full-time for the last 4.5 years), it's definitely possible to live in two countries at once.

[@misstiataylor_]

Thank youuu! And how has that been, do you still like it?

[@tobemallie3659]

I live in Italy & USA, until I can move permanently to Italy in Summer. It’s not easy, but not having to pack clothes is a plus. I hate flying so far, so often. It’s expensive, and I can barely stand the long flights. It’s worth it, in the end. I wouldn’t want to do it any longer than I have to.

[@katjamihelic9368]

I agree with what you said about privacy and mobility becoming the two most valuable things in the coming years. Having said that, would you be willing to elaborate on how you and Enrico handle a month long separation? For me, the biggest problem would be the relationship aspect of it, it's really important that both partners are on the same page about what is their life or work goal in the coming period.

[@misstiataylor_]

I think it depends on personalities! Enrico and I are both hyper-independent and comfortable with solitude (though, of course, we love being in the same space too). Even in Milan, he has his group of friends, and I have mine. He has his hobbies, and I have mine. We both consciously chose to leave our families to be alone in Milan, so being apart (and so away from each other, our new family) doesn’t really faze us. Maybe it sounds strange to people with different attachment styles, but we’re very okay with being by ourselves. Plus, after living together for 7 years, we’re secure in the fact that we’ve always lived together and always will. When we’re apart, we talk almost every day. For me, time flies in Lagos because I’m in 'founder mode,' and the city is naturally so hectic-it makes a month feel like a week. Right now, we’re both focused on our careers-his in Italy and mine is finding success in Africa-and we want each other to feel fulfilled so the current situation is a necessary compromise. We both agree that things might get more complicated when kids are in the picture, but that’s a few years down the road. Lastly I'll add that of the longer stints, Enrico was either with me in Nigeria for a bit or we took a trip together somewhere else immediately before or after :) It feels very okay.

[@lys.iberian]

I’ve been living between three countries for the past few years and after having a baby (and pets) it became just too exhausting…the limitations the passport you were born with gives you makes everything a chess game against the bureaucracy systems each country set up. I wish we could just hop on a plane and go wherever we like and stay however long we want 💔

[@antonellamR2D2]

Go Tia! Lagos is one of the most rapid growing cities in the planet, surely you'll enjoy it

[@misstiataylor_]

Thank youuuu, its been mostly fun, excited to share the vlogs!

[@Laurelin70]

"Perfection is the killer of progress", or else: "Strive for progress, not perfection". About your wedding ring, when I was just married, my ring was very large and I was terrified of losing it, so in the end I put it on the middle finger and wore it there until 2-3 years ago, when my hand was enlarged by age and work enough to wear it on my ring finger without fear. I think that until you can do it and it works for you logistically, financially and fiscally, well, then why not living in two country at once? The problem remains of citizenship, that makes you pay taxes in the USA and in Italy, and of the official location of your business, that makes you pay taxes in the country of that location. I think in the end you have to choose based on what suits you best, maybe THREE countries where you pay taxes are not the best solution, but TWO could be manageable.

[@misstiataylor_]

That's it! When I only had my wedding band, which is slim and comfortable, I wore it every day for everything. But when we added the diamond ring, it became uncomfortable to sleep with since it moves around, so I started taking it off before bed. In the US, the diamond ring is worn before the wedding band, so for convenience, I ended up just taking them both off. Eventually, I also learned about diamond ring maintenance, so now I typically don’t wear them at home. I only put them on when I’m going out-or filming, lol. As for living in two countries, I totally agree-it’s all about 'structuring' in your mind!

[@officialnicholas1]

logistically yes, but emotionally no?

[@misstiataylor_]

Feel free to elaborate 😌

[@mikitajackson4670]

Hi tia, why you not wearing your ring? Are you and rico still together?

[@mikitajackson4670]

I see you have it on now

[@misstiataylor_]

yeah, I mention why you don't always see it in the video😅

[@thiscrazymind]

Impegnativo = draining/tiring

[@misstiataylor_]

i guess the best translation i've seen is 'demanding'