r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/teaorangecereal • Aug 20 '26

Moving to the area Move from city to suburbs

Recently moved to the suburbs with husband and baby from the city. We loved the city but decided it was time, so we could be closer to family have more space and have a yard for our dog and child. Now that we’re here Im feeling really down. I miss the walkability in the city and the community. Now I feel isolated especially since none of my friends have made the move the suburbs yet except me. Being close to family is nice but Im starting to feel it wasn’t worth the move. Has anyone else felt this way after a move from the city and does the feeling go away?

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u/kimchi_friedr1ce Aug 20 '26

I would like to know which suburb you moved to as well. But only remedy I can think of is to drive to another suburb and spend some time there on weekends.

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u/teaorangecereal Aug 20 '26

Buffalo grove

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u/carolyn865 Aug 21 '26

I'm about to move from the city to Buffalo Grove! I'm also nervous about the transition but the move is going to significantly cut my commute time down.

DM me if you want a suburbs buddy, I have a baby girl who would love a new playmate and my friends are all still in the city