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Do you find yourself disliking cities (see London) more as you get older? (lemmy.world)
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I've grown up and lived in a medium sized town in the Midlands most of my life. During my late teens, 20s, and early 30s I've always enjoyed weekends away in Manchester, Birmingham, and London a few times a year, visiting friends and going to events.

Just got back from a weekend in London, the first one in a couple of years, and I just feel... drained. In all honesty I felt that way by the end of the first day.

I've never wanted to live in London, but in the past I've always enjoyed myself there for a long weekend. This time felt different, exhausting. Is it an age thing? Has anyone else found themselves enjoying city life less and less as they get older?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

I grew up in South London and spent my first 30 years no more than 15 miles from the City before moving into a town halfway to Eastbourne for the next 30. Now I've retired to the middle of nowhere in the Welsh Marches and the thought of visiting any city or even a large town fills me with dread.