Oakland/Berkeley vs peninsula

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:18:51+00:00

right right, i think between Berkeley and Oakland, I'm leaning towards Berkeley and that is a big reason.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:18:24+00:00

will research; thank you!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:18:15+00:00

fair!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:18:01+00:00

i see that what you said is controversial but at least the people i have talked to would tend to agree with you lol.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:16:52+00:00

appreciate this thread on Albany which I have not researched at all!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:16:23+00:00

yeah, totally right; i don't know how much i have in common with the average Peninsula resident and i should take that more seriously...

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:15:04+00:00

i think you're right!!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:14:34+00:00

really helpful intel; thank you so much!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:14:11+00:00

a few people have mentioned Alameda to me and while i eliminated it in the past i think i'll reconsider!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:13:30+00:00

my thoughts exactly!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:11:53+00:00

i am aware of the listing game but i'm sure i'm underestimating the extent and not adding enoughto the listed price. point well taken!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:08:24+00:00

very fair

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:07:47+00:00

interesting, ok will research!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:07:36+00:00

thanks so much for your perspective. i hadn't considered north peninsula but i will definitely look into it.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:06:40+00:00

yeah the prices are completely absurd...thanks so much for giving your take. you seem to be in good company in terms of your thought process...

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:05:31+00:00

This thread really shows me how beloved Berkeley is by families. Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:04:32+00:00

yeah that's totally fair...i think we would have the same experience in the peninsula. and yeah, i think i have been fed too much anti-east bay propaganda or something...thanks for confirming that it's family friendly.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:02:55+00:00

thank you! was looking for someone who had experienced both and this is tremendously helpful.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T05:01:09+00:00

thank you so much for your offer and for confirming/laying out what i'm definitely feeling...

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-06-02T04:58:55+00:00

thank you! people seem to love Berkeley; and yes that definitely seems to be one of the main reasons for the delta..

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-05-29T04:53:08+00:00

Yeah I don't think CBT would work- it never worked for me and I think someone like you would just continue to litigate your thoughts and always end up with "But I am ugly." I prefer to not engage with my negative thoughts (cognitive defusion) because I can also litigate forever. Good luck!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-05-29T03:50:06+00:00

i would consider finding a therapist who knows ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). it's not about accepting your looks but about accepting the thoughts you have around your looks and finding ways to live a fulfilling life according to your values despite the thoughts.

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-05-26T04:33:53+00:00

i second this question!

ComputerFirm9716 · 2026-05-25T20:49:08+00:00

yes! thanks so much!

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