In that case, I'm glad they left! Family changes everything, and money often can as well. I've experienced both. This time though, I came here for neither - only cause I dig the place. First move of my life made on that basis alone. Used to goto AZ on vacations just because I liked it. That's probably why I'm still here after >20 years now, and with no plans to leave (yet). Then again, as mentioned before, places can change so one never knows for sure. CA sure changed while I was there (and not for the better)!
My 'best is subjective' (as is humor in this case) comment stands though. It's true. In most places (all?) that I've lived (or worked), people came to like the place, often because they either hadn't experienced many other options, or they remained there for such other reasons as above, or were otherwise just inclined or committed to being there regardless. Many are resistant to change itself. They'd even 'defend' horrible climates, even though they sucked. People will adapt, however, and the ability to adapt is key to survival in this world without doubt. Adapting is good, especially if it's required.
It's great to finally be somewhere I came to purely because I liked it though. I hope you're in exactly that situation yourself, man!
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