I think I see why it may be difficult for some to get used to the rudder, it may depend on which control mode you use.
Down here most people have the elevator and rudder on the left stick, and the ailerons and throttle on the right stick, and perhaps it is easier to use the rudder along with the elevator on the same hand. - (just a thought, not an argument for or against, you understand!) and in particular when you take off on a taildragger.

I'm told that most people in the US use the other mode ( I forget which is which), but I'm sure that one is as good as the other, each having it's pluses and minuses.
Bet it would be hard to change once you get established on one particular mode!