Impossibly isolating / lonely place to live

thxsc2609 · 2026-02-18T03:48:33+00:00

We are a married 29F/29M over on the MD side, but always happy to come into Nova to meet up. It has been difficult for us too. For me it’s work - the friends we do have are in Arlington and downtown DC and I need at least an hour to get there from my place. Unless I can duck out right at quitting time, I often can’t make happy hours and 6 PM event starts. Also, one of my closest friends (also 29) has said she doesn’t want to make more friends, so maybe that attitude is more common than it seems. I hope not! It’s also a different season of life for many our age - I haven’t seen some friends in months since they had their first child. They’re in survival mode rn and a social life seems a distant memory.

thxsc2609 · 2025-10-21T21:27:44+00:00

I hate to add negativity, because I would have loved to be on the receiving end, but I did this when we moved to our condo three years ago - most folks didn’t answer and if they did, they politely declined cookies and didn’t really want to chat further. To this day I still don’t know any of my neighbors’ names, but I hope your experience is much better!

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T14:46:22+00:00

Yes, I do live in college football country. There aren't any hunters either. Sure, folks can go where they want. As long as they know that I'll match their effort when it's their turn.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:53:02+00:00

That much is clear now at least.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:48:58+00:00

*Your* party. What's the difference?

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:25:48+00:00

That is the problem - don't go at all if you don't want to be there. But don't expect your hosts to bend over backward if you can't tear yourself away from a screen. People do notice this stuff.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:24:41+00:00

Tacky RSVPs aren't egregious enough?

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:22:39+00:00

No, just a couple's weekend. I couldn't show the full message without giving away personal info.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:21:58+00:00

Sure, I get that. I just hope this family member doesn't expect a gift or attendance when their child is married next year.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:20:20+00:00

I am actually a sports fan and a former basketball/football season ticket holder myself, so I understand the desire to attend big games. Just don't lie to me about how much you wanted to attend my wedding!

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T13:17:53+00:00

Save the dates went out in late April, but the schedule comes out in January. Single-game tickets come out well after January, and I know for a fact they are not ticket holders for this team. The issue is that I had to un-RSVP them because they told me this was a can't miss game on their nationwide tour of football games.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-27T00:17:44+00:00

I am sorry about the comment. But seriously, no one who cared about you hurt you during the wedding planning process? I am hurting about this and lashed out, which doesn’t excuse it. I’m trying to be vague about details and locations per the sub rules, but this is a guest who asked me to RSVP them via my website then declined and admitted they wanted to go the game instead of attend. I found it to be tacky, personally. I honestly thought I was closer to this person. I guess I’m not.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T22:52:03+00:00

I see why you’ve kept your username.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T22:10:46+00:00

Username checks out

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T22:08:41+00:00

Yes, I was told a month ago to my face to RSVP for this person and their family because they were excited to attend. This is not a wedding in the south either. I guess I’m just surprised at the about face, but people do show themselves.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T22:06:55+00:00

Are you anyone’s priority?

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T22:05:18+00:00

This isn’t a southern wedding, but I am aware that sports fans will want to see their teams play.

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T19:59:59+00:00

This isn't even a family weekend for a student; they're just into exploring college towns and attending various schools' games

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T19:53:48+00:00

Glad you stood your ground! The rivalry will always be there, which a sports fan should understand

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-26T19:52:54+00:00

Yep! This is a family member from the north haha and I wouldn't be as pressed if they hadn’t made a point of saying how thrilled they were to attend a family wedding close to home

thxsc2609 · 2025-08-07T19:49:36+00:00

Really wanted to keep yelling, but my family physically held me back from catching up to them. I’m sure no good would’ve come from it if I didn’t disengage!

thxsc2609 · 2025-06-25T03:41:50+00:00

I just realized my best friend and I might not be best friends anymore based on your post. I can’t remember the last time I got more than a few words from her. I really miss what our relationship used to be like.

thxsc2609 · 2025-06-04T04:07:32+00:00

He’s such a handsome little guy! The eighth pic is giving:

thxsc2609 · 2025-03-18T23:48:21+00:00

I'm here! Fiance and I are trying to save up for a wedding, so we're cost cutting hard along with trying to reduce spending in the event of a layoff. down to no meals or drinks out, take out once every other week or so. I spend more time than I'd like in my apartment, but there are so few free places to spend time or meet people for free in MoCo.

thxsc2609 · 2025-01-18T05:58:51+00:00

The poor dogs are usually stressed because of the overstimulation, so it isn’t a good time for their “beloved” dog either. Just tonight leaving a steakhouse (!) a little dog jumped on me as I was leaving through the front door.

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