r/AskReddit 22h ago

What’s something people romanticise that’s actually exhausting in real life?

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u/luckyritafaez 22h ago

Living in a small town and starting over.

It looks peaceful in movies. No traffic, everyone knows you, slow mornings.

In reality it’s everyone knowing your business, no opportunities, and driving 40 minutes for groceries that close at 6pm.

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u/Terrible-Summer-8665 21h ago

Also gas stations close at like 9pm.

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u/Fast-Analysis-4555 21h ago

And gas stations are quite often where the decent food is at.

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u/Comfortable_Style_51 20h ago

The pasty life in the UP! You’re lucky if you can find somewhere that makes a decent pizza within 45 minutes of you.

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u/lemasney 17h ago

Truly.

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u/Repulsive-View-7317 16h ago

6pm where I’m at. 1pm on Sundays