Nowadays, there is a popular opinion in society that only people who have a property in the city and a home in the countryside can be regarded as a successful and happy middle-aged person. However, with the acceleration of the pace of urban life and the fierce competition in society, many urban people have begun to yearn to build houses in the countryside, or struggle with the question of whether to stay in the city or return to the countryside when they are old. This article will delve into this topic, the pros and cons of building a house in the countryside, and the differences between urban and rural life.
Many city dwellers yearn for rural life, often attracted by the poetry of rural life. In my imagination, raising dogs and cats, growing vegetables and flowers, taking a walk to let off steam, living a quiet and comfortable life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. However, in reality, the inconveniences of rural life are often overlooked.
But in reality, rural life is not as ideal as one might think. Rural infrastructure is relatively lagging behind, transportation is inconvenient, and the supply of medical care, shopping and other markets is not as good as that of cities. In addition, the sanitation conditions in the countryside are very poor, there is a lack of central heating in winter, and flies are common in summer, which is somewhat unsightly compared to the cleanliness of the city. The impetuous social atmosphere in rural areas, the serious psychology of comparison, and the complexity of interpersonal relationships make life full of challenges and inconveniences, which has also become the reason why many urban people are discouraged.
In recent years, building houses in rural areas has become a new choice for many people. Some people who settled in the cities began to build houses in their hometowns, hoping to own a house of their own in the countryside. However, the question of deciding whether to build a house in the countryside has left many people entangled.
Expanding: Owning a property in the city has become the norm, but building a house in the countryside is fraught with many challenges. For example, building a house in a rural area needs to take into account many factors such as construction costs, post-maintenance, and surrounding facilities. At the same time, once a house is built in the countryside, it also means a huge difference in life between urban and rural areas. For many people who are accustomed to the convenience and comfort of living in the city, the inconveniences of rural life can be prohibitive.
(1) The troubles of rural ritual culture
In addition to all kinds of inconveniences in life, the culture of etiquette in rural areas is also a headache for many people. In rural areas, weddings, funerals, and other ceremonial events must be accompanied by gifts, which increases the economic burden to a certain extent.
Expansion: The rural ritual culture has a long history and is a traditional way of expressing rural human relations. However, in modern society, ceremonial etiquette has become cumbersome and annoying. Not only do you have to face the gifts of your own people, but also face the courtesies of neighbors and friends, and you have to pay for every red and white celebration, which is undoubtedly a big burden for people who are not financially well-off. Sometimes, there are even relatives and friends who have borrowed money because of the ceremony, which makes people in a dilemma, and how to maintain face without hurting their feelings has become a headache for many people.
The fantasy of urban people yearning for rural life is often perfect in the imagination. However, the reality often gives people a hard blow, making them re-understand the reality and human feelings in the countryside.
Expanded: There was once a retired doctor who returned to the countryside to retire. On Valentine's Day in the third year, he was ready to give a gift to the peasant woman he had just met, but as soon as he entered the door, he saw his most trusted nephew talking and laughing with the peasant woman affectionately. The feelings that the doctor had been carefully caring for in the past few years were wiped out by this scene, and the cold reality was like a sharp knife inserted into his heart, making him feel unprecedented loss and despair in an instant. All this made him completely aware of the warmth and coldness of the countryside, and also completely shattered his illusions about rural life.
Different people have different opinions on the choice of building houses in rural areas. For those who are already entrenched in the cities, the inconveniences of rural life can be daunting. Life is multifaceted, urban and rural areas have their own advantages and disadvantages, the most important thing is to find a lifestyle that suits you and live each day well. In the process of pursuing the ideal life, you may wish to stop, think carefully, and find a lifestyle that suits you is the most important thing. Success and happiness are not only about having a home in the countryside and a house in the city, but more importantly, peace and satisfaction in the heart.