As someone who lives about 40 minutes from Boston, I've made frequent trips into the city. Every time I go, I realize how lucky I am to be so close to such a historical, fun, interesting city. Every time I leave the state, I realize exactly how these Boston visits have ruined me, making me someone so accustomed to so many amazing things a place could have to offer. If you're also from the Greater Boston Area, you probably suffer from the same sense of spoiled-ness. So how exactly does living near Boston ruin you for life?

1. You took all your cool middle school field trips for granted.

You definitely goofed around with your friends rather than hearing about all the history of the area.

2. Fenway Park is way cooler than any other ballpark.

Though I might be biased.

3. Bostonians aren't afraid to make fun of themselves.

4. No Americanized Italian food is as good as in the North End.

The only problem is figuring out which incredible restaurant to go to.

5. And along with that, nobody does pastries quite like Mike's and Modern.

Mike's for cannolis, Modern for everything else.

6. Boston Common in the fall is a sight to see.

7. The city is sprinkled with little quirks.

Like the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture, which is cute for all ages.

8. Why would anyone want to go to a library that isn't the Boston Public Library?

9. Nobody understands you the way your Dunkin' server does.

And they won't judge you for ordering iced coffee in the middle of January.

10. Despite industrialization, Boston has preserved many historic landmarks.

11. Friends from other states make fun of your constant use of the word "wicked."

12. No other city's neighborhoods have as much charm.

13. You've become used to "Masshole" drivers.

And now drivers in every other state are passive to you.

14. You're absolutely spoiled when it comes to seafood.

15. Bostonians are there for each other no matter what.

This sense of community doesn't exist in every city and I am thankful for that.