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During their time in Australia, Matt also realized that life’s journey does not follow a linear path; it more closely resembles a road trip with various routes and possibilities. The societal pressure to achieve milestones sequentially—graduating, beginning a career, starting a family—was becoming increasingly untenable. Instead, he learned the value of questioning the assumptions that had long shaped his life.
This new outlook allowed the couple to evaluate their desired lifestyle thoughtfully. They were thriving in Sydney, surrounded by friends establishing families and homes. The absence of pressure to create a community from scratch made their decision that much easier when Nat unexpectedly became pregnant.