Living in Mississippi is amazing, but were you aware it could actually be ruining your life? A state filled with everything from mouthwatering culinary creations to the friendliest people around, residents are bound to become a little spoiled. Still not convinced? Here are a few ways living in Mississippi has affected your chances of  living (happily) elsewhere.

1. You’re used to having access to the great outdoors.
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Between state parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and campgrounds, Mississippi is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true.
2. When it comes to amazing scenery, you’ll be hard to please.
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The state’s diverse terrain provides a variety of exceptional views.
3. In terms of food, you’ll never be fully satisfied with another state’s cuisine.
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Nothing compares to Mississippi’s cuisine, which includes everything from southern comfort food to award-winning barbecue to local creations, like the slugburger.
4. You expect great fishing opportunities.
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Between the lakes, rivers, creeks, and Gulf of Mexico, there’s never a shortage of great fishing spots in Mississippi.
5. You’re used to having no neighbors.
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This gives a whole new meaning to "wide open spaces."

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6. And if you do, you expect them to be friendly, trustworthy, and reliable.
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Here in Mississippi, neighbors are like family – and that’s exactly how it should be.
7. Brutal winters are a foreign concept to you.
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Mississippi winters are pretty mild, so you’ve (luckily) never had to deal with blizzards, excessive snow, and beyond frigid temperatures.
8. You expect all sunrises and sunsets to be exceptionally gorgeous.
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Can you imagine never seeing something as beautiful as this?
9. And the same goes for the night sky.
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Views like this are hard to come by.
10. When it comes to state parks, your standards are pretty high.
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After living in a place with several nationally-ranked state parks, it’s hard to not have high standards.
11. You won’t find anywhere else that’s as hospitable.
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This is the "Hospitality State" after all.

There are so many wonderful advantages to living in the Magnolia State! What are some other aspects of Mississippi life that has you spoiled?  Add to this list in the comments section below.

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