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Old 04-03-2011, 05:31 PM
 
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Hi there! My husband and I will be moving to the Charlotte area in the next year (he is being transferred for work). I don't know much at all about the area but have heard good things about Matthews, NC. But I am so worried that I will feel out of place and I could use your input.

I am originally from Vermont but live in Maryland now, just outside DC. I am a social worker turned stay at home mom to 2 young kids. I am not a religous person, I vote democrat and while I have plenty of friends who have differing views, I just want to know that there are other people with my beliefs in the area. I certainly don't mean to stereotype the people living there.

Would Matthews be a good fit for us? Or is there another town you can recommend? Thanks in advance for your response!
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Old 04-03-2011, 06:06 PM
 
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I live in Matthews, and asked around. We don't want your kind here.

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Old 04-03-2011, 06:07 PM
 
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Matthews isn't any different than any other town. How you fit in depends on your interactions with your neighbors & your attitude I would think.
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Old 04-03-2011, 06:25 PM
 
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I think I fit in here quite nicely and I am a democrat, foreigner, interracial marriage, liberal thinker etc and live outside Matthews
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Old 04-03-2011, 06:26 PM
 
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Matthews isn't any different than any other town. How you fit in depends on your interactions with your neighbors & your attitude I would think.


Agreed
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Old 04-03-2011, 06:41 PM
 
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Hi there! My husband and I will be moving to the Charlotte area in the next year (he is being transferred for work). I don't know much at all about the area but have heard good things about Matthews, NC. But I am so worried that I will feel out of place and I could use your input.

I am originally from Vermont but live in Maryland now, just outside DC. I am a social worker turned stay at home mom to 2 young kids. I am not a religous person, I vote democrat and while I have plenty of friends who have differing views, I just want to know that there are other people with my beliefs in the area. I certainly don't mean to stereotype the people living there.

Would Matthews be a good fit for us? Or is there another town you can recommend? Thanks in advance for your response!
I'm going to ask the town Mayor to read this. I'll get back to you if he replies.
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Old 04-03-2011, 06:54 PM
 
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Hi there! My husband and I will be moving to the Charlotte area in the next year (he is being transferred for work). I don't know much at all about the area but have heard good things about Matthews, NC. But I am so worried that I will feel out of place and I could use your input.

I am originally from Vermont but live in Maryland now, just outside DC. I am a social worker turned stay at home mom to 2 young kids. I am not a religous person, I vote democrat and while I have plenty of friends who have differing views, I just want to know that there are other people with my beliefs in the area. I certainly don't mean to stereotype the people living there.

Would Matthews be a good fit for us? Or is there another town you can recommend? Thanks in advance for your response!

Where is your husbands job location?
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Old 04-03-2011, 07:04 PM
 
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I hope you are aware that Non-religious people get hanged in Matthews.
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Old 04-03-2011, 07:25 PM
 
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Matthews isn't any different than any other town. How you fit in depends on your interactions with your neighbors & your attitude I would think.
I also agree.

The people in Matthews that I asked don't, but I do.

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Old 04-03-2011, 07:38 PM
 
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I am not a religous person


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vote democrat
Oh my! You are in for a shock, Stepford has nothing on Matthews.

Seriously though, you will be fine. Matthews is a great town. Congratulations on your husbands new job. Welcome to NC!


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I hope you are aware that Non-religious people get hanged in Matthews.
LOL, you're going to give lovinglife27 a heart attack.
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