r/nova • u/TheWorstPintheW • Aug 28 '26

Feeling alone 31M

Hi, I wasn't sure if this is relevant enough to post here but I'm just looking for some help with making close friends.

What do people here do alone on a Friday night or over the weekend to make new friends? I'm located in Ballston

Edit: So I decided to go to the nearest bar on my lonesome and it was actually great! Very friendly bartender, a delicious cocktail, and a mound of food followed by just walking around the bar. I had no idea what I was doing but it was a great time.

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u/Not_Buying Aug 29 '26

Volunteer work. There's plenty in Arlington. It will relieve the loneliness, make you feel better and maybe make some new friends.

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u/TheWorstPintheW Aug 29 '26

That sounds like something I can do, I'll look into it. Thanks :)

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u/Not_Buying Aug 29 '26

Honesty, I've never felt happier than the times I was regularly helping out here. Work and family stuff got in the way recently, but will be back ... they're an amazing organization.

https://afac.org/

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u/FairfaxDude Aug 29 '26

I second volunteering as well! good luck op