15 Signs That You Belong In Ohio

There are certain undeniable qualities and indicators that one should actually be living in “the heart of it all.” Whether you lived in Ohio once before and since moved, have never actually lived in Ohio but have thought about doing so, or you currently live in Ohio, the following signs should resonate with you. Here are 15 surefire signs you should (or do) call Ohio home:

Predictable weather patterns and seasons bore you.

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You need to get away for a countryside or city fix every once in awhile (depending on which of the two environments you live in) and you’re thankful that living in Ohio allows you to do that on a regular basis.

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You actually appreciate the safety and simplicity of suburb and small town living and don’t understand why we all have to hate on it.

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You have a diehard devotion to your teams, no matter their track record.

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When you’re driving through other states and you have to stop for food and you’d honestly rather have Wendy’s or Bob Evans instead of In-N-Out Burger or Denny’s.

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You know how to get out and find the really cool places and things to do—and you understand that only boring people think Ohio is boring

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You have a fairly high amount of patience and tolerance when it comes to driving. (You have the gaping potholes, slow moving tractors, suicidal deer and ever-present road construction to thank for that.)

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You’re not afraid of snow.

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Your standards for ice cream are pretty freaking high…

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…also, roller coasters.

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You love a good lakeside day.

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A graduation party, cookout or any other outdoor celebration feels incomplete without a game of cornhole.

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You want to feel like your vote matters.

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You thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the good things (and people) in life.

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You know the true meaning behind the words “there’s no place like home.”

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Did these hit home for you? What other surefire signs are there that you definitely belong in Ohio?