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.

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.

The author moved from Los Angeles to Paris.Courtesy of Courtney Bowlden PhotographyI decided to move from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend.Getting there was difficult because I had to set up my visa and bank accounts.Eight years later, I'm so happy I made the move because life is easier here.I had always wanted to live outside the US — to experience the world and myself in a new way. But when the opportunity finally came, I didn't …