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On the other hand their are also certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, there are fewer people and you have a smaller number of friends. It would be almost unbearable situation for a very sociable person to live in the country for a long time. Moreover, entertainment, particularly in the evenings is difficult to find a place such as restaurant, cafe or cinema where you can spend some enjoyable tome outdoors with your family or friends. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services, you can suffer from the lack of it in many situations when you need something urgently. Fewer shops and services often mean that there are few employment opportunities. Therefore, you may hare to travel long distances to work elsewhere and this can be extremely expensive. What is more, living in the country is more suitable for some than others. To sum up, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young, single people who are following a career and who want some excitement are better provided for by life in the city. On the whole, the best solution of the problem is that somebody would have to houses, one in the city were he could lead everyday busy life and another one in the country where he could spend his weekends or holidays.