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What if you moved to Thailand or London and said "I'm looking for a neighborhood just like in America?"  
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I had a friend who said London was a lot like NYC.  Now I don't think he meant there was great pizza in London, or anything like that, but there are I think parallels in urban form, in architecture in some areas, and even in the mood and culture of the city.

There are definitely places in greater DC that are like some other neighborhoods in the USA - so its not a waste of effort to ask. [/quote]

I think it's fair to ask, "I was happy in xx and xx cities. Where in DC do you think I'd be happiest?" But as a native Californian who is very happy in DC, it is pretty pointless to ask for a place with a Saratoga or Los Gatos vibe in a major East Coast city. The topography and everything else here is just so different. [/quote]

Maybe instead of asking about how to recreate Santa Ana or Atherton or Humbolt or wherever, folks should ask about the particular aspects that were appealing? [b]Like, where are there lots of SAHMs spending workaholic hubby's money? Or, where can we all talk about having graduate degrees while having nothing like a serious career? Or where can I drive a black SUV, flash a brand-name handbag and wear yoga pants all the time?
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Alternatively, you could look for ways to use moving to a new place to experience new things. What would you say to a Houstonian asking to recreate their lives when they move to NYC? How about someone from Dubai looking to recreate that world in Kansas City? You'd tell them that wasn't really in the cards, but an enjoyable life could be had by being open to new things.[/quote]

I don't disagree with you but, in the bolded parts you sound super judgy.  What have SAHM done to you?  I think what you wrote was unnecessary and mean.  Someone also could have written about working moms and dads:  "where can I live where the moms and dads work all the time and have nannies raise their kids?"  See how that works?  Btw, I was just making a point and I do not believe it.[/quote]

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