The Army stuck me here for my last assignment, and I would have told you I never would have lived in a place like this. But...
300 riding days a year
Rarely get snow
No earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes (Sorry for those in OK), or blizzards - just gets hot. I have AC, and a very nice pool. Our monsoons get interesting...but its just water.
And the lack of humidity is amazing!!
I totally understand others not getting it or even wanting it. Just like I won't live where the humidity is over 60% for most of the year, or where you get more than a few inches of snow.
I have lived in Tucson longer than any other place in my life. Its home now.