6 replies to this topic

[ainulindale]

Pittsburgh is ranked 9th by Forbes in best cities for couples...what do you think?

http://promo.realest...or_couples.html

[TheGerbil]

Hilarious. They think it sucks for singles but then say it's great for couples. What exactly is the difference? Well I guess I better read the article and see what it's all about.

[ainulindale]

Yeah, I guess your supposed to go somewhere else to find a mate, then come back to Pittsburgh when you're married.  Makes a lot of sense

[globalburgh]

For the most part, city rankings are useless. But I do think Pittsburgh is a great city for couples and should better market itself as such. I wouldn't bother with catering to young adult singles. That's not a strength for Pittsburgh. However, raising a family is.

[buster]

Interesting that the bigger, more cosmopolitan cities have the lowest divorce rates.

[DBR96A]

Maybe Pittsburgh sucks for singles because it's great for couples. "Best Cities For Singles" ought to be exposed for what it really is: "Best Cities For People Who Are Afraid Of Commitment."

Maybe Pittsburghers approach relationships with the opposite sex in a more mature fashion, which is considered a drawback by single people who are only interested in "sowing their wild oats."

[broran28]

Whats wrong with same sex couples? You only mentioned opposite sex couples. A little offensive...