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Amidst these difficulties, Gödel found solace in his girlfriend, Adele, who supported him during his darkest hours. However, their relationship faced societal scrutiny, given Adele's history and the oppressive laws in Austria prohibiting civil divorce for Catholics. Just as Gödel began to find stability, trauma followed; in 1936, he learned of the tragic murder of his former professor, which drove him deeper into despair.
As Nazi influence spread across Austria, Gödel began to realize his safety and career prospects were in jeopardy. Many of his colleagues fled to America, but Gödel hesitated, clinging to the hope of finding a position in Vienna. Ultimately, he was encouraged to settle in the United States by von Neumann and others, leading to his eventual relocation in 1940.