As sweet as it sounds, growing up in a small town isn't always easy, but the experience can be taken in stride with a healthy grain of salt and an extra lump of sugar. Honeys who have made it out alive -- with most of their girl-next-door dignity intact -- will relate to these classic struggles.
1. You'd never do anything you wouldn't tell your mom about because, if you did, and someone else saw, they'd tell their mom about it (who'd tell the whole town and then your mom).
Small town moms have connections.
2. When you realize there's no milk for breakfast, and you can't go to the grocery store in your pajamas because you'll see someone you know.
The frozen section is scary when your hair's all tangled from sleeping in all day (get my Disney puns?).
3. It's the coolest thing ever to have your friend's mom as a teacher. Having your mom as a teacher isn't as cool, but there are perks.
It's easy to distract the teacher when you're her adorable child who can do no wrong.
4. Getting a new kid in school is like Christmas in September, but you'll have to fight to talk to them because everyone else will be competing to whack their life story out of them like they're a pinata.
Small town kids can get aggressive when a potential new friend rolls into town.
5. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a struggle because the gym is right next to the donut shop.
I've had my fair share of Fat Amy moments on this front.
6. And because your off-campus lunch options are Sonic, Subway, and pizza from the gas station.
I mean, Mom told me to make good choices, but none of these seems particularly healthy on a long-term basis.
7. You don't date much because: a) Your dating pool is limited, b) So you might have to date your friend's ex, which you wouldn't do (unless you're one of THOSE small town girls), and c) Everyone and their grandmother sticks their nose in your business.
There needs to be a couple more rocks to better illustrate this particular struggle.
8. And when you do date, the guy will make sure none of the other guys at school ever ask you out.
Speaking of aggression earlier, small town boys can get aggressive when it comes to their girl.
9. So you end up only getting dates with guys from other schools and whatever other random cutie you meet who you can get your dad to believe isn't a serial killer.
Don't mess with a small town dad's baby girl.
10. You can't wait to leave for college, but you've had the same friends since you were in diapers so the thought of making new ones is slightly terrifying.
This pretty accurately portrays the level of anxiety I felt about making friends in college.
