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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] 6 points 4 days ago

Short answer: yes.

Longer answer: lived in London when we were early 20s no kids. Had fun, glad we did it. Moved about an hour outside London, near countryside, got married, had kids. Still enjoy coming to London, but only because we know we're going home again after.