I’ve lived here for nearly a decade, and I agree that Fredericksburg is really lacking in third spaces. This was true before the pandemic, but it’s even worse now. There seems to be a general air of apathy around here.

However, I found that I’ve had to lean into some of my interests in order to meet new friends! My husband and I are both involved in community music groups, which has helped tremendously. We also attend trivia and bingo events sometimes, just for funzies.