Thank you for sharing your interesting story. It's definitely not easy adapting to a different culture and a way of life. Food and family are the only things that make me homesick. It's courageous of you to did what you did, especially when all you peers are so career-driven and you find yourself going against the "grain" of society.
Haha. I'm in similar situation as you but I'm located in France. Love makes the world goes round. :D
Spoken like someone who's also been there and done that :) In the end, I feel that my life is so much the richer for my decision, and I bet you do as well. :) Love does indeed make the world go round..Which city in France are you based in?