why would anyone leave?

When I go home for the holidays, people always want to know if I'm "still in New York". I always find this to me such a stupid question. I just want to ask - "Have you been to New York?" I mean, why would anyone leave? Now I don't want this to turn into some cheesy Carrie Bradshaw moment - but I tell you New York, I love you in ways that are both surprising and innumerable.