[reformedliberal]

...millenials are sick of the city life and retreating to the country.
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That’s likely true. The interesting part is how long they will they stay?

Areas that already have thriving millennial communities with all the restaurants,galleries, co-ops, interest groups are also filled with the fearful, so the amenities are all closed.

These are the prototypical Karens.

We chose a fishing/hunting area filled with retired and active military that voted 68% Trump in 2016, instead.

[cgbg]

how long they will they stay?

You nailed it.

We live in a _very_ rural town in CT and everyone watches and waits whenever a newcomer buys a house in town.

Half of them move out within a couple of years.

Things the newbies didn't understand:

It is quiet at night, total silence--very scary if you are not used to it.

There are a lot of wild animals that show up at places and times you wouldn't expect. A porcupine in their garage or a bear greeting them at the end of their driveway is always interesting.

Then there is the fact you need to plan your trips to civilization. You cannot forget one ingredient and just grab it quick at the corner store--there are _no_ stores in town.

If they have kids in school with after-school activities they are in for a nightmare--they will spend their life driving back and forth long distances. The nearest schools are many miles away.

Of course, no-one in town speaks to them the first couple of years--they have to pass the "initiation" first.

But--if they prove they can hack it, everybody here is great.