"content with where you are" or "content where you are"

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John

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You should learn to be content where you are.
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You should learn to be content with where you are.

Which one is correct?
 

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They're both grammatically correct. There's a slight difference in meaning though. Can you work out what it might be?
 

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Thank you! But I don't really understand the difference between them.
 

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content where you are - you should be content with things generally
content with where you are - you should be content with the place/location where you are
 

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For me:

content where you are = content wherever you are, no matter where that is, now and in the future.
content with where you are = content where you are right now

Also, I would use them in slightly different contexts.

Sarah: Do you want to come and sit on the sofa? You look uncomfortable on the floor.
Helen: No, thanks. I'm happy where I am.

Sarah: Are you happy with your life? You're single, with no kids, you don't seem to have many hobbies, and your job doesn't seem very satisfying.
Helen: I'm happy with where I am.
 
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