Alright, I'm not here to write an essay; simply to get insight as to where I stand and hopefully make some progress.
First and foremost, I'm very comfortable socially - so long as I've got a familiar face around somewhere - I've never really explored social outings alone.
Now, the dilemma at hand. I was engaged with a girl I'd been dating since 16, we bought a house, everything lined up - of course it ended and here I am. Not bitching about the relationship side of things, however.
The end result however, is that we had a common social group (like, the exact same social group), and I ended up staying in the house. Well, the house is located right next to Quantico Marine Corps Base, and I work on base. It's not exactly a location that promotes social life - very largely military families.
So to wrap up where I stand, I've basically got a friends circle that live 1.5hrs away now, and hang out with my ex - cool, but not for meeting new people. I live and work by said military base, and well - I guess thats about it.
Oh, and while I can get to DC, its just far enough away that it cant be too terribly regular for me, especially if drinking is involved.
Two fold questions on this front, and am open to further insight:
1) Anyone who is familiar with the area have any suggestions? Weekends I can normally find something to do / somewhere to go, but even then its iffy. Weeknights are a huge bore, especially during the colder months for me.
2) Any suggestions in general? I'm 22, but have a very well established career. My coworker peer group is entirely 20+ years on me. Its a bit odd finding things to do that dont involve "go to the bar solo and aimlessly" and that doesnt appeal to me.
Any and all insight is welcome, criticism, whatever. I'm not a social outcast, but I'm trying to make the best of a VERY big change of life perspective and meet new people.
First and foremost, I'm very comfortable socially - so long as I've got a familiar face around somewhere - I've never really explored social outings alone.
Now, the dilemma at hand. I was engaged with a girl I'd been dating since 16, we bought a house, everything lined up - of course it ended and here I am. Not bitching about the relationship side of things, however.
The end result however, is that we had a common social group (like, the exact same social group), and I ended up staying in the house. Well, the house is located right next to Quantico Marine Corps Base, and I work on base. It's not exactly a location that promotes social life - very largely military families.
So to wrap up where I stand, I've basically got a friends circle that live 1.5hrs away now, and hang out with my ex - cool, but not for meeting new people. I live and work by said military base, and well - I guess thats about it.
Oh, and while I can get to DC, its just far enough away that it cant be too terribly regular for me, especially if drinking is involved.
Two fold questions on this front, and am open to further insight:
1) Anyone who is familiar with the area have any suggestions? Weekends I can normally find something to do / somewhere to go, but even then its iffy. Weeknights are a huge bore, especially during the colder months for me.
2) Any suggestions in general? I'm 22, but have a very well established career. My coworker peer group is entirely 20+ years on me. Its a bit odd finding things to do that dont involve "go to the bar solo and aimlessly" and that doesnt appeal to me.
Any and all insight is welcome, criticism, whatever. I'm not a social outcast, but I'm trying to make the best of a VERY big change of life perspective and meet new people.
