<P> When Nick and Amy both lose their jobs in New York , they relocate to Nick 's hometown in Missouri to help take care of Nick 's sick mother . This causes their marriage to take a turn -- Amy loved their life in New York and hates living in the midwest , and she soon begins to resent Nick for making her move to his hometown . </P>
in gone girl why do amy and nick move to missouri
to help take care of Nick 's sick mother