Easy fellows. Why all the criticism of a city one chooses to live in or visit? I really like Dallas. The weather has just enough variety and there are many interesting and unique neighborhoods like Deep Ellum, and parts of Oak Cliff. Many of the "burbs" have cute and quaint downtown squares and one of a kind restaurants and sporting. The pro sports are all passionate and competitive nationally and the political landscape is trending purple if not blue. There are many lakes and parks, and the public DART rail is efficient. Like all big cities it has its issues with crime, traffic, overcrowding, and environmental waste. But it as always seemed safe and welcoming to me.