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I can see how this is relevant in your situation.
It does not apply to mine - I only travel on relatively short business trips and for pleasure. I love coming home though. Most people believe I'm extrovert, I can be, but at heart I'm a real homebody. I like my comfort zone and the safety and security of my family and friends network - it's just comforting to know that they are right there when I need them, even though I don't often ask for help.

Also, living in a large city like Sydney means there is no shortage of men - good and not so good, of course.

I could never live a life of moving from city to city like you do - I find the fact that you can sustain this lifestyle quite admirable. I hope there are other posters, who are, or have been, in a similar situation to yours and can offer some more relevant views for you...
I may appear that way on the surface, but inbetween moves I have often ended up back in my hometown. I do love it and the comfort that comes with home. I understand that.

I moved to San Antonio with every intention of staying.

I never imagined a year later I would be entertaining moving to a place like St. Louis or Oklahoma (that one still kinda hurts to write out...). If anything I figured I'd end up in California.

Part of what appeals to me about St. Louis besides the job is its proximity to my home, friends, and family (which is both good and bad rolled into one!) It's far enough away I can have my own life but close enough that it may feel like home....and a little safer (despite the high crime rate!)

So, I am not completley a robot. I get homesick too. I did purposely move around a lot though.

Im not really asking for myself though, as much as I just think it's interesting conversation (per usual)
- August 10th, 2009, 09:33 pm
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I just moved from Central PA to South Texas. I lived a lot of places prior to PA...but was married for 6 of those years so I really wasn't even noticing what the dating potential might be.

Central PA was the middle of nowhere...and outside of State College where the University was the population was pretty redneck (so I fit right in, lol).

Now that I've moved to South TX the most obvious difference is that the population of my city is 91% Hispanic. The area also unfortunately has among the highest teen pregnancy and obesity rates in the country. Still, my impression so far is that dating for me is going to be pretty good and that I'll have quite a few options.
ah yes, the good and the bad.

But that is another thing....we can move to places that might be more favorable to us in terms of race or culture.

It is interesting to me how SA is more Hispanic and White, while I come from a culture that is more white and black.

ohh..and yes, Texas is indeed one of the fatter states. I noticed that right away....and packed on about ten pounds myself without about 2 months of living here. Terrible. I was so mad at myself! But all the FOOD! And all the different foods. Texas takes food seriously, and most of it is not good at all for your figure...

another reason to consider aborting this Texas mission...
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Well, I posted about Vegas, but I guess you're still not allowed to say Carp if you spell it right. And it's hard to talk about dating in Vegas without saying Carp.
lol... I can't wait to read it....especially because I almost moved to Vegas once. or twice.
- August 10th, 2009, 09:37 pm
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Well, I posted about Vegas, but I guess you're still not allowed to say Carp if you spell it right. And it's hard to talk about dating in Vegas without saying Carp.

Great place to be yourself. Then fly back to the 'fake' world... lol
- August 10th, 2009, 09:59 pm
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Forbes placed Cleveland #14 in that link you were speaking of (if it's the link I'm thinking of), and while there are a lot of great things to do around here, I'm just not seeing it as a place for singles. Of course, I also have no idea what age group they used as a basis for their conclusion, either. The funny thing is, I do a lot of traveling, and it doesn't matter where I go, I have no problem meeting men. Here in Cleveland it's a totally different story. It's not like I act any differently when I'm here versus out of town, either--everyone gets a healthy dose of the real me regardless of where I am!
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Forbes placed Cleveland #14 in that link you were speaking of (if it's the link I'm thinking of), and while there are a lot of great things to do around here, I'm just not seeing it as a place for singles. Of course, I also have no idea what age group they used as a basis for their conclusion, either. The funny thing is, I do a lot of traveling, and it doesn't matter where I go, I have no problem meeting men. Here in Cleveland it's a totally different story. It's not like I act any differently when I'm here versus out of town, either--everyone gets a healthy dose of the real me regardless of where I am!
yah I think the Forbes thing is way off, myself!

I haven't looked at the census stuff for Cleveland (and its pretty outdated at this point anyway) but I would guess it is similiar to Chicago but maybe even worse....it is probably more female than male (so you would have that working against you) but I know Ohio is also a place that has lost population (probably a lot of younger men) due to loss of jobs. I would also gather people there tend to marry a little younger than on the coasts.....

so it doesn't suprise me Brneyedgirl! Of course I am hypothesizing but if you have better luck in other places (with better weather...) it might be worthwhile to consider a move!?
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yah I think the Forbes thing is way off, myself!

I haven't looked at the census stuff for Cleveland (and its pretty outdated at this point anyway) but I would guess it is similiar to Chicago but maybe even worse....it is probably more female than male (so you would have that working against you) but I know Ohio is also a place that has lost population (probably a lot of younger men) due to loss of jobs. I would also gather people there tend to marry a little younger than on the coasts.....

so it doesn't suprise me Brneyedgirl! Of course I am hypothesizing but if you have better luck in other places (with better weather...) it might be worthwhile to consider a move!?
We'll see what the future brings; if work takes me from here, I'm sure not going to fight that!
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Forbes placed Cleveland #14 in that link you were speaking of (if it's the link I'm thinking of), and while there are a lot of great things to do around here, I'm just not seeing it as a place for singles. Of course, I also have no idea what age group they used as a basis for their conclusion, either. The funny thing is, I do a lot of traveling, and it doesn't matter where I go, I have no problem meeting men. Here in Cleveland it's a totally different story. It's not like I act any differently when I'm here versus out of town, either--everyone gets a healthy dose of the real me regardless of where I am!
Yeah....I've always heard Cleveland was a hotbed for singles.
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Yeah....I've always heard Cleveland was a hotbed for singles.
Ouch! I'll just slink off into a corner now...
- August 10th, 2009, 10:32 pm
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Ouch! I'll just slink off into a corner now...
OK....I'll join you.
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