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The rent is expensive, the apartment is tiny, and enjoying the city takes money and energy these residents say they barely have left. Now they’re speaking openly about why living in New York has stopped feeling worth it. This compilation brings together people describing loneliness, exhausting routines, disappointing housing, and the pressure to keep romanticizing a life they aren’t enjoying. Some miss where they came from. Others are making plans to leave after realizing that loving the idea of New York isn’t the same as loving everyday life there. Would you stay for the opportunities — or leave for a life you could actually enjoy? #NewYork #NYC #MovingRegret #NewYorkLiving #CostOfLiving