Living in Milwaukee is full of fun and good times, but – like anywhere else – there are some struggles that come along with it. From traffic to the strange smells in the valley, there are a few things that make Milwaukeeans sigh to one another and say, “the struggle is real.” Here are twelve of the biggest struggles you can only relate to whilst living in Milwaukee.

1. Your back hurts from shoveling snow.
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Most of us love when it snows. Even if it's cold, it's one of the only good parts of winter! That being said, no one in Milwaukee has a good back after living here a few winters.
2. There doesn’t seem to be a single street without construction.
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It doesn't even seem like there's a reason for it anymore, Milwaukee must just like to tear up streets...
3. You’re convinced that your car is totaled from hitting so many potholes.
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...and yet, the potholes are endless. There's a good chance you have damaged your car on one!
4. Deciding where to eat dinner is the hardest decision of your day.
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Milwaukee is absolutely booming with restaurants. Whatever you're in the mood for, we have multiple wonderful choices. This can make date night exceedingly difficult.
5. Coffee shop choices aren’t much better.
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Milwaukee is a coffee city and we're full of amazing roasters and cafes that serve local beans! There are way too many artisan coffee choices to choose from.
6. When your friend cheers for the Bears or the Cubs and you lose a friendship.
Sean Davis / Flickr
Because honestly, is that a friend worth keeping?

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7. You have to explain to everyone what that smell is.
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Though the smell of yeast when you drive through Miller Valley has calmed down, there's still a hint of it and all of your out-of-town friends will be confused and concerned. It's just beer.
8. The pedal taverns cause more traffic than the festivals do.
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Traffic in Milwaukee is terrible before a Packer game and during Summerfest... but the worst is near any pedal tavern. Many of us have ridden one at least once and made a fool out of ourselves, but we still despise them anyway. They are only fun when you're the one peddling!
9. Everyone talks about your drinking like it’s a problem.
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No, we're just from Milwaukee... and we party better than you.
10. You’re still trying to convince everyone that brats are better than hot dogs.
Thorsten Hartmann / Flickr
Why is this still an argument? It's a fact.
11. Frozen custard always reigns over ice cream.
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Have you even tried it though? There's no comparison.
12. To this day, you have to show every out-of-towner why Milwaukee is better than the rest.
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A Milwaukeean will talk your ear off about why our city is the best, but it's probably better if we just show you. Despite any of the struggles, there's no other place we'd rather call home.

Can you relate to these struggles of Milwaukee living? What else comes to mind? Share your thoughts with us!

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