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'Still don't know who lives next door': Gurgaon man says moving just 30 km from Delhi changed his life
A Gurgaon man shared how life felt easier after Delhi, but less connected despite modern comforts.
A Gurgaon man has sparked a discussion online after sharing how moving just a few kilometres from Delhi changed his everyday life. In a Reddit post, the man said that while Gurgaon offers comfort and convenience, he finds himself missing the warmth and familiarity of Delhi’s colony culture.
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Life in Delhi felt more connected
Taking to Reddit, the man wrote, “Back in Delhi, if we needed anything, we'd just step out. Groceries, medicines, snacks at midnight, or a random walk after dinner, everything came with a reason to leave the house. On the way, you'd bump into someone you knew. Neighbours knew each other, aunties knew everyone's business, uncles had their evening adda, and kids played until someone shouted from the balcony. The colony genuinely felt like one big family.”
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Gurgaon feels convenient but distant
The man said it has been over two months since he moved to Gurgaon, and life now feels very different. "Everything comes to your doorstep now. Groceries? Blinkit. Medicines? 10 minutes. Food? 20 minutes. I can literally go days without stepping outside unless I have office," he wrote.
He added that although he lives in a good society, it does not feel as socially connected as his old neighbourhood in Delhi. "I've been here for more than two months, and I still don't know who lives next door. We all enter the lift, smile awkwardly, look at our phones, and leave. Everyone has their own routine, their own bubble," he said.
Reflecting on the shift, he wrote, "Convenience has definitely made life easier. But somewhere along the way, I feel we've also stopped meeting people without planning to. Maybe this is just how city life evolves. Or maybe I just miss the chaos of a colony where everyone somehow knew everyone."
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The post was shared with the title, "It's funny how a change of just 30 to 40 km can completely change the way you live."
Take a look here at the post:
Internet reacts to the post
The post drew several reactions from users who related to his experience. One user wrote, "Same here. I've been living in this huge society for a year now, and I know just one person. That too only because we play football together." Another said, "Exactly same!" A third user added, "I agree, but it’s also a blessing for an introvert like me." Another commented, "I actually welcome it. Going out and talking to people in Gurgaon is more dangerous than driving in India." One user summed up the feeling, saying, "This feels too real. For some reason, living in Delhi felt more like home than living in Gurgaon, even though I shifted from a PG to a flat. I believe it’s because of the culture and the people."
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