Comments on: Moving into a Small Town

By: TSN

TSN — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:04:03 +0000

We moved to a small Indiana town outside of Louisville area. In a word- yuck! It was backwards and they preferred it that way. Everybody looked alike and were related, related, related. And so much for country friendly! The worst of it being since they never move or travel, they couldn’t discuss anything outside of their counties besides basketball. Walmart ruled their lives. Education was iffy and forget proper grammar! Hygiene? Don’t get me started. I couldn’t get out of there quick enough.
I will say it will depend upon the state though. I’ve been in small towns in Co, NM, Ca, etc. that did not mirror this backwoods lifestyle.
Sticking to the burbs of a modern 21st Century big city thanks!

By: GMoney

GMoney — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:15:59 +0000

I moved to a small town (city?) of 26,000. I’m friendly-respectful-and don’t try to bring ‘change’….however, the people stare at me like I’m a leper–never smile–and here’s the big one–as a single person–everyone is already taken–albeit married-engaged-or in a LTR. Plus most ppl frown upon higher education-the arts-and anything they don’t believe is Biblically based. As a Christian I can’t stand ppl who are so unlike Christ yet say they are very Christian –and these ppl are racists-homophobic-xenophobic-and hate anything different–whether how one thinks-looks-or believes. My cab driver started talking about them Ni^&$%# and how the blacks ought to stay outta the town.

By: Chess

Chess — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:32:53 +0000

Rule of thumb for living in a small town:
Whoever you are talking TO is probably related to or knows who your are talking ABOUT.

How do I know this? Let me count the ways I was embarrassed when I relocated from a bustling college town to a small rural community.
After 20 years here I am STILL amazed at the connectedness of the
family trees in this area. You can never imagine if you are from the city.
Be polite, be discreet, speak with utmost care.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 04 May 2009 00:16:15 +0000

I moved to a small town about two years ago.I thought it was going to be great.A new job,new friends,a new home,a new start all together.But now that I’m here I see that its not like that.When I walk into a store everyone looks at me and starts to whisper.Everybody knows everybody and you stick out like a sore thumb.And since their is nothing to do they spend their time getting into everyones buisness.You cant do anything without it being the talk of the town.It is alo hard to get a job because they only want to hire people that they know.So if you are thinking about moving to a small town then you should think twice!!

By: TMP

TMP — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:26:37 +0000

Think twice, maybe three times before moving to a small town. Unless you have a job, family or friends in the area it’s likely to be a hard go.

I moved to a town of 12,000 , county 40,0000 two years ago and though I’ve tried to integrate myself, no luck. The place is remarkably unfriendly to outsiders.

Small towns are no place to try and go it alone, unless you enjoy living like a recluse. Over the weekend I dropped off toys and food for a local drive. When I came into the room, the locals left. Since no one recognized me there was no reason to stay around and chat.

I do like my affordable home and acre of land, lower property taxes. But there are high sales taxes, limited internet access and no broadband.

I’ve met a number of relative necomers who have the same compliant, even with jobs, kids in school and church affliations.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:19:17 +0000

They need modern thinkers like you who can lead them to more advanced ways of doing things.

If people moving to small towns believe this they’re going to make enemies quickly. If you’re moving to a small town, move there because you like what’s there now. If you want “advanced ways,” stay in the city. We don’t think those ways are advanced. This is what you’ve chosen, presumably because you like what small town life has to offer. Move in, embrace small town life and enjoy your new lifestyle! We welcome folks who don’t want to change our way of life.