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We all know that everybody wants to live in the suburbs deep down.. Most people who live in the city only live there because they have to, and they have a hard time getting out. There is a very small minority that thinks it is "cool" to live in the city. These people like to parallel park, put their lives in danger walking in their neighborhoods, breath dirty air, be bothered by homeless, watch for rats and cockroaches in their apartments and so on. Than they act like they are elitist and better than everybody. They drink expensive coffee and wear scarves. Why do you guys pretend to like city living. What is really weid, is many can afford a nice large house, but prefer a one room loft that isn't even theirs. My buddies and I were talking about this last weekend while watching racing.
I was raised close to the city, and the more I look forward to my big yard and large house!
have you ever heard of the term "to each their own"??
I think you're generalizing too much and too caught up in your own point of view and think that everyone else should share it. All you're doing is trying to start some argument here of why you think your preferred lifestyle is better than others. There is really no point into trying to justify why someone prefers an urban environment to someone like you b/c it doesn't really matter, you're not going to see someone else's point of view on this subject.
I never could figure out this either. I've been living in the suburbs/exurbs for over 30 years. When I used to go into Chicago to visit friends, I couldn't stand it. Fortunately, all my friends have now moved to the burbs.
Ya, I can't figure out the attraction of a city either. I like room to spread out with a big back yard, but to each their own. In the next couple of years I'll be moving to a very rural area - where I really want to be.
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I'm living in the city because of work. I'm 24 and in the process of buying a house on Long Island, about 10 miles outside the city. I like the city and all, but I prefer the suburbs. I'll always be a short train ride from the city when I move to the house. It will be nice of having nearly everything the city has, but also having a lawn and more space to spread out, compared to this tiny apartment I have in a 3 family building.
Nope. Not for me. I like living in the big city, but when I leave (which I'm sure I eventually will), it'll be for a small town or an area where my only neighbors are cows or otters.
What I don't like are suburbs. Having to drive everywhere. The strip malls. The parking lots. The same stores and restaurants in every single town.
I'm completely serious: I'd rather have 1100 sq ft in a major city, a modest cottage in a small town, or a 2br cabin on 100 acres than I would your biggest McMansion and largest SUV.
If that's baffling to you, it's no more baffling than your preference for the burbs.
And most of the people I know moved to the city from elsewhere. They're not fighting to leave.
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Most people who were born and raised in NYC (and possibly other cities), or lived in the city for quite some time, usually end up buying a house in the suburbs to raise a family. Sure, there are young families in the city, but most people I have noticed move to the suburbs to raise their kids. My parents did that with me. I was in the city as a little kid, then moved outside the city so we could have a bigger house and a real yard with much nicer schools. It's the same for nearly all my friends growing up.
We all know that everybody wants to live in the suburbs deep down.. Most people who live in the city only live there because they have to, and they have a hard time getting out. There is a very small minority that thinks it is "cool" to live in the city. These people like to parallel park, put their lives in danger walking in their neighborhoods, breath dirty air, be bothered by homeless, watch for rats and cockroaches in their apartments and so on. Than they act like they are elitist and better than everybody. They drink expensive coffee and wear scarves. Why do you guys pretend to like city living. What is really weid, is many can afford a nice large house, but prefer a one room loft that isn't even theirs. My buddies and I were talking about this last weekend while watching racing.
I was raised close to the city, and the more I look forward to my big yard and large house!
Congratulations, you have demonstrated an ability to spew ignorant falsehoods with a virtuosity never before observed by my two eyes.
Some people like the city. You don't have to go very far to get stuff. You can survive without a car. Cities provide anonymity. There's a lot to do. Apartments have their benefits. You don't have to worry about maintenance. And if you're single, an apartment is all you need. Plus jobs tend to be located in cities so you're closer to your job. I like suburbs and rural areas too. Urban, suburban, and rural all have benefits.
Some people like the city. You don't have to go very far to get stuff. You can survive without a car. Cities provide anonymity. There's a lot to do. Apartments have their benefits. You don't have to worry about maintenance. And if you're single, an apartment is all you need. Plus jobs tend to be located in cities so you're closer to your job. I like suburbs and rural areas too. Urban, suburban, and rural all have benefits.
Basically and there are cities where you can have a decent sized yard and with safe neighborhoods and schools. Then, you have the aspect of cultural amenities too in the city.
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