<ul><li>The author, at 46, decided to move from Los Angeles to Paris to live with her French boyfriend, a transition that turned out to be harder than anticipated.</li><li>Setting up visa, bank accounts, and paperwork presented initial challenges in the move to Paris.</li><li>Adjusting to the French culture and language, including societal norms and language preferences, added to the difficulties of settling in Paris.</li><li>Despite the challenges, after almost a decade in France, the author finds the move worthwhile, enjoying the slower pace of life, seasonal produce, better public transport, ample vacation time, and cheaper healthcare.</li></ul>

I moved from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend at 46. The transition was harder than I imagined, but it was worth it.

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