I used to live in the big city, and I loved it! I didn't need a car, I walked, used the subway or a taxi to get everywhere. I also lived by a rather large park and spent many weekends there with the kids, biking, feeding ducks, etc. I had a good job and I didn't feel stressed, mind you, we ate out alot! No time to cook, unless we ate at 9pm. I kind of miss the hustle and bustle now, but I wouldn't trade the quiet serene life of rural living now.