*Thinking about moving out of Houston ** (Roanoke, Mart: to buy, live, cost of living)

[Jack Lance]

Originally Posted by usc619

If you don't prop Houston and drink the Koop-aid, you must be miserable

If you live in Houston and think that Houston "sucks", then by extension, you are miserable..

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by usc619

If you don't prop Houston and drink the Koop-aid, you must be miserable

Some people are miserable wherever they go and will find anything to moan about no matter what. They tend to be relatively vocal, and want to reaffirm its not them but the place.

BTW, it is them.

[statisticsnerd]

I've lived in the Houston area all 31 years of my life, and I stay here for two reasons:

a.) family
b.) job

Otherwise, I would have left a long time ago.

BTW, for those who say that people who dislike Houston are miserable, I'm not. I just don't see what's attractive about the city besides the job market and cost of living. Okay, the museum district and zoo are nice, but that's about it. Otherwise, it's just a gigantic, sprawling concrete jungle with horrible traffic and quite often, a smog bubble surrounding the city. It is also a hot, humid, crime-ridden metropolis that is completely flat and devoid of natural beauty. Parts of the city (for example, the Third Ward) are riddled with gangs and inner-city violence problems.

[Jack Lance]

Originally Posted by statisticsnerd

I've lived in the Houston area all 31 years of my life, and I stay here for two reasons:

a.) family
b.) job

Otherwise, I would have left a long time ago.

BTW, for those who say that people who dislike Houston are miserable, I'm not. I just don't see what's attractive about the city besides the job market and cost of living. Okay, the museum district and zoo are nice, but that's about it. Otherwise, it's just a gigantic, sprawling concrete jungle with horrible traffic and quite often, a smog bubble surrounding the city. It is also a hot, humid, crime-ridden metropolis that is completely flat and devoid of natural beauty. Parts of the city (for example, the Third Ward) are riddled with gangs and inner-city violence problems.

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I don't see how anybody can insist that they hate where they are in life but are somehow not miserable? Is it a matter of degree, is miserable just too extreme of a word ? Would just saying you are unhappy be a more palatable description ?


BTW where is your ideal Metropolis or location ?

[PedroMartinez]

In college, my roommate dated a girl from Denver. She constantly moaned about how Austin sucked and how great Denver was. I asked her what she didn't like, and she said it was boring and there was nothing to do. When I'd suggest Zilker Park, she'd say it was too hot. When I suggested Barton Springs, she'd say it was too crowded and she didn't want to pay. I'd suggest Lake Travis, and she'd say it was too far and no fun without a boat. Hike? Nope, hiking is only good with mountain views.

One extended weekend, her parents and brother came to visit. They came past our apartment to pick up my roommate for dinner. I mentioned to her brother how she didn't like Austin and missed Denver, and then he laughed and said all she seemed to do was complain about Denver.

Some people make a hobby out of misery.

[lhafer]

Again, why does not wanting to live somewhere anymore mean that you are miserable there? Sometimes it's just nice to change up the scenery.

[Sunderpig2]

Originally Posted by statisticsnerd

I've lived in the Houston area all 31 years of my life, and I stay here for two reasons:

a.) family
b.) job

Otherwise, I would have left a long time ago.

...I just don't see what's attractive about the city besides the job market and cost of living. Okay, the museum district and zoo are nice, but that's about it. Otherwise, it's just a gigantic, sprawling concrete jungle with horrible traffic and quite often, a smog bubble surrounding the city. It is also a hot, humid, crime-ridden metropolis that is completely flat and devoid of natural beauty...

Well, I lived in Houston even longer than that, and despite those two reasons mentioned above for staying, I threw it all away to relocate in a completely different area. Fast forward 4 years, and I can't wait to get back. Yeah, when you're in the midst of the big city, it can seem like crap, but it can also be an illusion that life is going to be automatically better elsewhere. I picked a place essentially opposite of Houston (dry climate, small town, easy mobility, four distinct seasons, etc.) and although it seemed good at first, the benefits and desirability didn't last long. The whole image of the very new and different place ended up being more illusion than anything beneficial and significant. I now see a lot in Houston that I can appreciate, while also not dwelling on issues that I made bigger than necessary. A different perspective changes everything!

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by lhafer

Again, why does not wanting to live somewhere anymore mean that you are miserable there? Sometimes it's just nice to change up the scenery.

In many threads involving Houston, you tend to get people saying how horrible this city is. Although it hasn't happened in this thread, people still get a bit defensive due to the history of such posts.

[Sunderpig2]

I'll add that viewpoints can change with the years. I grew up in the city and enjoyed it for many years. Later on, I got to the point that I hated Houston, and thought it was horrible. After moving away, I see the big picture clearly, and am back to liking it again. So you don't have to look farther than a single person to see varying views of positive or negative. It all depends on where we are. Sometimes we go through a season of unease and deep negative outlook.

[3shipguy]

I'm not a big fan of Houston--But, while living here, it has been the best time of my life. Dwell on that for a bit...