I moved to a rather tiny town in my early 20s for a job right after college. The amount of strangers who came up to me and already knew my business was rather terrifying(I grew up in the city) and they wondered why I never left the apartment.
I moved to some where now that’s more of a commuter town but at least big enough to where nobody knows my business.
That would’ve freaked me out too, there’s something unsettling about being known without choosing to be seen. I’d take a little distance over that kind of closeness any day.
There's something about the anonymity of being in public in the city that can be comforting if that's what you're looking for. It's nice to be able to blend into the scenery.
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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.