Wilmington, NC or Raleigh, NC?

[Poodleluver]

Deciding between Wilmington NC and Raleigh NC….

I am a single 36 year old female

Career and school in medical field

I love the ocean!

I'm not sure if Wilmington has enough good people around my age that are also single! I know Raleigh has tons!

I know my dogs would love Wilmington more lol

please help me choose!

My dad also said Wilmington has a lot of drug and human trafficking ☹️ but so does every city…

[Iron_Man]

Depends on what’s the prettiest. I’m not really familiar with those areas. I’m familiar with Asheville North Carolina

[Poodleluver]

Wilmington has beach! Raleigh is a big city but has lots of pretty parks and lakes!

[Poodleluver]

*Pro Plan List: Wilmington vs. Raleigh*

*Wilmington:*

Pros:

1. *Beach lifestyle*: Live in a beautiful coastal town with easy access to the beach.
2. *Laid-back atmosphere*: Enjoy a smaller, more relaxed community.
3. *Personal space*: Have room to be yourself and feel free.
4. *Family visits*: Easy for mom and dad to visit.
5. *Seafood and dogs*: Enjoy fresh seafood and a beach-friendly environment for your dogs.
6. *Nursing degree opportunities*: Pursue your nursing degree at a local college or university.
7. *Elderly population*: Opportunities to work with an aging population.

Cons:

1. *Limited career opportunities*: Fewer job options compared to Raleigh.

*Raleigh:*

Pros:

1. *Career opportunities*: More job options and a faster-paced environment.
2. *Age demographics*: More people in your age group.
3. *Dad's presence*: Live closer to your dad.
4. *Nursing degree opportunities*: Pursue your nursing degree at a local college or university.

Cons:

1. *Large town*: Prefer a smaller town atmosphere.
2. *Difficult relationship*: Need space from dad's challenging behavior.
3. *Health concerns*: Dad's health issues may impact your decision.

*Ultimate Decision:*

Consider your priorities:

- Beach lifestyle and personal space
- Career opportunities and age demographics
- Family relationships and health concerns

So if I moved in Wilmington my parents could come visit me! My mom wouldn’t visit me in Raleigh as my dad lives there. My relationship with my dad is challenging. I’m not sure if I want to be super close to him since I didn’t have my childhood with him or have some distance.

[Iron_Man]

This is extremely difficult. You’re gonna have to think it over why can’t your mother compromise?

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't want to live in either of those dumps.

[Poodleluver]

Well, where do you live? Hawaii? They aren’t dumps

[Poodleluver]

I wouldn’t call anywhere a dump unless it’s property and thankfulness goes a long way. I said Hawaii because you act like you live in the best tropical paradise. Lol

[animesenpai]

I hear Raleigh is cool bad traffic tho

[Paris13]

Rocky Mount. Cheaper. xxoo