New York City dwellers pay sky-high prices--and rents--for our apartments (which, by the way, are about twice as expensive and half as expansive as our suburban friends’ places).
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And though we truly believe NYC living makes up for all of its hassles/challenges, sometimes we resort to lies to convince ourselves--and our parents/significant others/suburban friends--that it's all worth it. Same goes for those who've left the city for the 'burbs....
Lies New Yorkers tell themselves:
- I'd never use a dining room anyway.
- More closet space would just mean I'd keep more crap around, so it's actually lucky not to have any.
- I don’t mind a sixth-floor walkup. I think of it as a workout.
- I take advantage of the amazing culture this city has to offer.
- It’s cheaper to eat out than cook.
- I never think about moving to the suburbs (or somewhere warm… far, far away).
- I hate L.A.
Lies suburbanites tell each other:
- My commute is the same as it was in the city
- My commute is shorter than it was in the city
- In fact, the train from Westchester crosses the International Date Line and you actually get to work earlier than you left.
- The pizza here is just as good as the pizza in the city.
- Montclair is just like Park Slope.
- I would rather be in a cold house than in a hot apartment.
- I don't miss the city.
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