I moved from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast. Four years later, I'm still struggling to adapt.
Source: Business Insider ·
Four years ago, I relocated from Los Angeles to a smaller city on the coast, Santa Barbara, for love. Adjusting has been lonely and has had drawbacks.
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After finding love, I left Los Angeles for Santa Barbara. Four years later, I'm still trying to establish a sense of belonging on the coast.Andrea ManokianI grew up in Los Angeles and never thought I'd leave, but love led me to move to Santa Barbara.It's been hard to live away from my community and try to make new friends in my 20s.It's been hard getting used to the coastal culture, but I've become more comfortable being alone.I never imagined I'd leave Los Angeles. The city is where I was born and raised, and where my family, childhood friends, and all my favorite local hangouts are.Then, I fell in love with a guy who lived a few hours away in Santa Barbara, the coastal city where he'd spent much of his life.I moved, and didn't need much convincing to do so. Santa Barbara was still in California, and it had my partner, accessible beaches, walkable pathways, and scenic vistas.Soon, though, I realized just how different this coastal city was from where I was raised in Los Angeles…
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