Considering a move from Charlotte to Texas. Should I target Houston or Dallas? Single 34F and not big on the drinking scene if that matters.

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Frankly about equal in terms of dating, things to do besides drinking, etc.

The biggest differences are: (1) Houston is generally more diverse; (2) weather (eg Houston is wetter, more humid and gets hurricanes); (3) Houston generally is more jeans and a tshirt city, whereas Dallas is a bit more put together/uppity (depending on perspective)

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And Houston doesn’t have a winter whereas Dallas has ice storms and snow.

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Houston if you appreciate diverse, excellent cuisine.

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Lived in both. I prefer Dallas mostly due to higher humidity in Houston and Dallas is just "nicer" IMO. What is your practice area?

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More high end lit boutiques in Houston. Normally hiring is equal in both cities but right now Dallas slower than Houston. Agree depends on practice area.

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Definitely go with Dallas

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Dallas.

I try to refrain from talking poorly about other Texas cities in professional spaces..just stay away from Houston.

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