We know living in NYC comes with its ups and downs, but there truly is nowhere else like it.
With so much to learn and do, NYC is shaping the way we think and behave every single day. So we decided to ask locals how living in the city has changed their perspective on life, and the answers were absolutely heartwarming. See them below:
1. “Lived here all my life. This child of immigrants learned about other religions, other languages, other foods, other people, because they are a normal part of my life. The World comes here, and makes me excited to see the world.”
2. “Life just became so much bigger and better. I am better because I lived there. Love NYC
Met my husband there and the rest history 
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3. “When my husband and I moved here in 2018, we were walking down the street..he turned to me and said he felt at home. That is how I feel too, every day living here. Don’t let anyone else bash this place, ever. Best place I have lived, hands down.”
4. “I don’t think I could really live anywhere else. I love to travel but NYC has everything. Also, that even if you’re struggling, somehow in NYC it feels luxurious.”
5. “I learned that the saying, if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere, is not just an urban myth!”
6. “Learning to survive in a high pace environment. And having the freedom to explore the endless opportunities.”
7. “love public transportation, I love new restaurants, i love diversity, I just love the people here!! i’m happy. NYC is my happy place!”
8. “Diversity, tolerance, strength, independence, liberty & free thinking……”
9. “It gave me a very early global perspective and respect for different cultures and religions. Made me brave, sophisticated, outspoken and righteous about truth and values. No place like it on earth!”
10. “I’ve never felt more seen yet so lonely and now the most confident I’ve been in my life. If you can make it here, you’ll be fine everywhere. To answer the question, in the best way possible”
11. “That I am insignificant and important all at once. That there is no where on earth more inspiring than NYC!”