An American woman's video has been widely circulated on social media, in which she describes why living in India was a better choice for her and her family than the United States. Kristen Fischer, her husband, and three children have been living in Delhi for about two years. The family has got netizens curious about what made them choose India as their forever home. In her recent video, content creator and web developer Fischer finally explains the reason.
Why Kristen Fischer Thinks India Is Better
Fischer described that she weighed the pros and cons before deciding to permanently move to India. She shared that the decision was finally made based on many social and emotional cultures in India that resonated deeply with her family's values.
Fischer expressed that the USA has a more "individualistic" and "socially isolated" society, lacking a deep sense of "community, culture, and life." She shared that not only did she find these in India but she also felt a great sense of fulfilment living here.
"Don't get me wrong. I love America, I was raised there. I have my family there. It's a great place but it's by no means a perfect place; even places like America have a lot of issues," Fischer shared, correcting people who believe India is inferior.
In the caption, Fischer wrote, "It is always the same question, why in the world would I want to leave America and move to India? This well-meaning question often communicates... America is a better place to live and I would be crazy to leave..."
To this belief, she responded, "America is a very individualistic society. Very socially isolated. Every man for themselves kind of mentality and people are hardly willing to go out of their way to help people that they don't know," she said, comparing this to India.
"India is so full of life and colour and culture and community and an overall sense of togetherness. People are so hospitable and they go out of their way to help people no matter what. I think my kids are being set up for a more successful life and future in India."
Fischer added, "In India, you are never alone. Anywhere you go, there are tons of people. I have met so many Indians living in America who have asked, 'Where are the people?' And they have felt very socially isolated and alone living in America."
At the end of the video, Fischer said, "Sure, you can make more money in the US... But I believe that there is so much more to life than money. There are a lot of reasons to want to live and raise your family somewhere. I believe that joy is what we can find in India."
Fischer, who has over 63,400 followers on Instagram, has made several viral videos about her life in India. She often showcases her travels with her family, her reactions to culture shocks, and her impressive Hindi fluency. Her Instagram bio reads 'Very videshi' (very foreign).
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