Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reason for this? what are the advantages and disadvantages?

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Some people tend to live closer to their birthplace than
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distant unknown place. In my culture, for many generations,
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is how people have lived. It is absolutely fine to live closer to your hometown for many reasons to avoid
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,
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enjoy the festivals, and take care of aging parents.
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settling far away from the birthplace is quite intimidating for many. A person who stays far away may
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to miss all the homely &
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and cultural
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vibes, food and sense of belonging.
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, at times he may feel homesick.
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, staying close to the place where a person has been brought
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its
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numerous advantages. They can participate in cultural programs, enjoy the local delicacies,
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with friends and relatives without giving a second thought.
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you can take care of your folks who are getting old by being closer to them
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,
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it has its own demerits.
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, there would be
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constant
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from all of your friends and family in your personal matters which can easily
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by staying far away. Recently, I come across a situation where a
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marriage almost
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to divorce since you'll be under greater influence from these relatives. On top of that, you won't be able to experience different
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, enjoy food and make some new friends. In conclusion, there are pros and cons of different
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lifestyles
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. There are people, myself included, who prefer to settle
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away from my native place as it makes them more mature,
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and independent
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and see things from a very different perspective.
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, I'd highly advise
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go be a wanderlust and get out of your comfort zone.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Migration
  • Settlement
  • Hometown
  • Roots
  • Community
  • Emotional attachment
  • Sense of familiarity
  • Social network
  • Bond
  • Safety
  • Proximity
  • Support system
  • Heritage
  • Limited options
  • Risk aversion
  • Adaptability
  • Comfort zone
  • Unfamiliarity
  • Exploration
  • Adventurous spirit
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