Asian Group

Even more sad is I can't imagine living in a community where you congregate with your neighbors over a lifetime

I've moved dozens of times in my lifetime. Where I live, third spaces are virtually non existent for adults outside of religious spaces, chain coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. Each move meant the loss of relationships that were not really replaced as I got older. I don't really know my neighbors beyond saying hello, complimenting each other's renovations, and commiserating about power outages. No one walks except handful of dog walkers who are out at sunrise, always walking with a purpose, not looking for new friends. (That would be very weird!) We get around in our cars. This state was designed that way on purpose. Cars cars cars. It's all so incredibly isolating, and I guess I didn't see it happening until I was completely isolated. Now, I look up and say, how sad.