It's not the worst place I've ever lived.

Before Manchester I lived in waterbury. (No comment.)

Manchester has evolved since I moved in 2007. That town has more life in it.

I currently live in enfield because I bought a house and it's closer to my clients. Most activities shut down around 11 and it has 2/3 the crazy of Manchester.

You could do much worse. (Willimantic, Norwich, bridgeprt, south Norwalk, derby, Naugatuck, etc.)