Here in Maryland, the struggle is real. Whether it’s a traffic jam when you’re already late, or a restaurant that’s out of your favorite hometown brew. These 10 Maryland struggles are most definitely first world problems, but are also so darn relatable.

  1. Getting Old Bay in a cut and having it burn like the fire of a thousand suns.

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  1. Never knowing if it’s time to stow away your winter jacket. Make up your mind Mother Nature!!!

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  1. When someone swears that you have a Maryland accent but you think you sound “normal.” It may leave you questioning EVERYTHING.

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  1. The morning commute to work.

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  1. Heated sports rivalries that have been known to tear friends and family apart.

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  1. When a restaurant doesn’t have Natty Boh.

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  1. The littlest bit of rain or snow and everyone loses their minds.

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  1. When the Old Bay filet-o-fish is back but you gave up McDonald’s for Lent.

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  1. The heightened anxiety while driving over the Bay Bridge.

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  1. Accidentally eating all of the Fisher’s popcorn on the car ride home.

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One thing’s for sure, dealing with these struggles is a small price to pay for living in one of the BEST, most prideful states.

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