And people do this everyday

I live in the city. I don't own a car. I rent a car occasionally for work. I hate sitting in traffic. Took me an hour and a half to drive from Bartlett back to the city this afternoon. 39 miles! And people do this everyday.

I used to commute. I used to live in the burbs and work in the city. I used to live in the city and work in the burbs. How many equivalent years of my life did I waste sitting in traffic being annoyed? Now I live in the city and hardly drive. Don't miss it at all.

So, reader, I am asking for your stories. What was your worst commute? Would you give it up? What are your pros and cons for commuting?

As always, please keep it civil and relevant. I promise I will refrain from commenting on your experience, but I might be curious enough to ask questions to better understand your story.