Ohio is a great state. Right? Well, it must be decent if I've continued to live here for eighteen years.
While Ohio is certainly not the most glamorous state in the country, it is definitely a quality place to live. It is filled with great people, a healthy suburban atmosphere, close communities, and cornfields. Lots of cornfields.
But with every place comes its setbacks. And so, here are six struggles that come with living in Ohio.
1. Unpredictable Weather
With Ohio weather, you seriously never know what is going to happen. One day it feels like summer, the next day it's snowing. The upside of this is that sometimes Ohio can surprise us with lovely weather. The downside is that it can also surprise us with awful weather.
2. People from other states not understanding where you are from
Trying to describe where you live in Ohio to a person from another state is like trying to get your dog to stop eating human food. It just doesn't work. Nobody knows any cities in Ohio at all.
3. Cold Winters
While living in Ohio, you get to experience the wonder of having four seasons. No matter what the season, there are always positive and negative aspects. However, of all the seasons winter certainly carries the most baggage. And with Ohio comes very long and cold winters.
4. Sports Teams Here Never Win Championships (Other than Ohio State)
In Ohio, it can really be a struggle to be a sports fan. While Cleveland sports teams have not won a championship since 1964. Meanwhile, Cincinnati sports teams are on a 25-year championship drought themselves. Also, Columbus has only won one major championship since 2000 when the Columbus Crew SC won the 2008 MLS Cup. Without a doubt, you have to be a loyal sports fan to support Ohio teams.
5. The Lack of Things to Do
This section ultimately depends on where you live. There are certainly fun things available in all the big cities of Ohio. However, it can be difficult to find fun in more rural areas of the state. This can make it difficult for a group of friends to actually find something fun to do, particularly in the winter.
Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed my life in Ohio thus far however, it certainly has its struggles.
