Yeah, I think HGTV shows like House Hunters and Love it or List It are misleading their audience about most of the places they feature. I'd have thought it was a very nice place, based on my very limited media exposure (Answermug and travel shows, basically, haha - not really joking).
Hope you can make a move if you really hate it there. But you can't move yourself away from most problems. I've tried it more than once. Good luck!
I understand and agreed about the good and bad. I would like to be a bit closer to family, but not too close. A one hour buffer would be ideal, I think.
Even in my dreams, it's a frightening experience. Even in reality, it's a tad worse. If I had a job or career to cover the expenses, the idea would be a bit more appetizing.
I did when I was younger, but not anymore. I lived in numerous cities during my Navy travels, but I came back here. Toledo can be boring, but overall it is a good city to live in.