I don't buy this. I know plenty of unhappy rural people and unhappy uneducated people.

And statistically, going by social issues they don't do well either.

I disagree. City life is full of stress. Want to go to a nursery to pick up some plants in Oakland, CA? It will take ya 2.5 hours, not to mention finding parking on the street and then dealing with 'asshole' customer service - there is no incentive to improve because hey they have a lot of people buying plants and if you don't like it, go somewhere else.

This is just a small slice of what's wrong with city life from today's errands I had to run. Traffic, population density, constant fear of crime and someone breaking into your car, everything just takes longer and the noise itself takes the joy out of life.

My parents live in rural California and it is the most beautiful, impossibly gorgeous place with a sense of tranquility in the air. Life moves slowly and at a nice pace. Everyone is nice to one another. And this isn't some rich neighborhood.

I live in Oakland and it isn't 2.5 hours to go to a nursery for plants. Go to Broadway Terrace or even Ace Hardware on Grand.

I live in city and don't live in fear of crime. Also, I have most stores in walking distance. A lot more in biking/scootering distance. And public transport to get me further.

This is a pretty accurate take - “they feel like they deserve more”. Then you grow up with relatively few wants, there is a lot of time to spend wondering what your purpose is.

I assure you that growing in want doesn't detract from existential crises.