The "old fashioned" way doesn't work well for me either. There are so many language and cultural and logistical barriers that limits building a community in person. My "community" is global too.
But trust an older gal for a sec-- real life community is what we humans have ALWAYS had... and it's too good to give it up. But the younger folks don't have this experience... not as we used to. It will take some time to "get it," and it will be work for a while, but... a good way to start is to go and sit in the stands and watch kids play sports... and talk to other people. Just one idea. ;) xo
Up to a point but "the old fashioned way" didn't/doesn't have those options, it's more based on guys you meet in the pub.
The "old fashioned" way doesn't work well for me either. There are so many language and cultural and logistical barriers that limits building a community in person. My "community" is global too.
You can have both.
But trust an older gal for a sec-- real life community is what we humans have ALWAYS had... and it's too good to give it up. But the younger folks don't have this experience... not as we used to. It will take some time to "get it," and it will be work for a while, but... a good way to start is to go and sit in the stands and watch kids play sports... and talk to other people. Just one idea. ;) xo
Or the coffee shop.
And... what happened to theater? It's gone. :(
So much change, for the worse.