Would a liberal, single woman be happy in Boise? (living in, restaurants)
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Hi, I'm looking for relocation advice please! I'm a 30, newly divorced professional woman looking to relocate to Boise from Missoula, MT. I love the outdoors, being a trailrunner and mountain biker. But, I'm concerned that Boise's social scene may be limited. Is Boise a welcoming place for someone like me: young, liberal, single, working professional? Is it fairly easy to make friends with like-minded people? I have no qualms with religion or family-focused communities, but I'm looking for a place that's welcoming for singles and liberals. I'm not huge on the bar/party scene, but I appreciate live music, good restaurants and cultural events. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Why would you choose to move to one of those most conservative and strongly Christian (of one faction or another) states in the country if you're a non-religious liberal? Don't you think you'd be happier moving someplace packed with like minded people? Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Boston...any number of other cities would seem to be a much better fit.
Why would you choose to move to one of those most conservative and strongly Christian (of one faction or another) states in the country if you're a non-religious liberal? Don't you think you'd be happier moving someplace packed with like minded people? Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Boston...any number of other cities would seem to be a much better fit.
Isnt the Northern Idaho one of the least religious places in the country (conservatives and all)?
You would certainly have better luck in the Northend of Boise. It is a lot of young, professional, liberal folk and it is historic and beautiful! It would still be easy to get disheartened with the way this state is, but there is no better place for you in Boise if you would like to easily meet like-minded people!
Thanks for your feedback - it is much appreciated! I have no problem with others of different viewpoints, but it's nice to live in an area where a person can also feel comfortable with their own lifestyle and connect to like-minded people. I'm sure Boise is a wonderful city - and it fits my need for an outdoor lifestyle - I'm just not sure that it's socially the right place for me right now.
As a single, liberal, young-ish working professional, I don't think that Boise is on the same level as Seattle or Portland. I am originally from Seattle, and lived in Atlanta and New York. I really like being active in this great summer weather and all the things there are to do around here year-round. But I don't feel the same connection with the people I've met here as I did when I lived in any of the other cities I lived in. I love the cost of living, access to fresh fruits and veggies, the 'niceness' of the people, and the weather, and I don't think I would trade that for living in a bigger city with rude people and a higher cost of living just so I could work with people who vote Democrat.
HowellMorgan: Not saying that this is what you said, this is just my viewpoint and the things I've been thinking about since I moved here. Since I'm relatively new (coming up on a year), I am giving myself time to be more social and meet more people who have the same liberal views that I do. I have to say, I miss my friends from all the places that I've lived, but I really enjoy where I'm at right now.
As a single, liberal, young-ish working professional, I don't think that Boise is on the same level as Seattle or Portland. I am originally from Seattle, and lived in Atlanta and New York. I really like being active in this great summer weather and all the things there are to do around here year-round. But I don't feel the same connection with the people I've met here as I did when I lived in any of the other cities I lived in. I love the cost of living, access to fresh fruits and veggies, the 'niceness' of the people, and the weather, and I don't think I would trade that for living in a bigger city with rude people and a higher cost of living just so I could work with people who vote Democrat.
HowellMorgan: Not saying that this is what you said, this is just my viewpoint and the things I've been thinking about since I moved here. Since I'm relatively new (coming up on a year), I am giving myself time to be more social and meet more people who have the same liberal views that I do. I have to say, I miss my friends from all the places that I've lived, but I really enjoy where I'm at right now.
This is the common complaint with Boise - it's hard to meet people because of the infamous Northwest "reserve." Its mostly that a) people like being left alone, often because they move here to "get away" from people, b) people are usually active doing their own thing, or c) there is at least the perception of the above, real or not.
Hi, I'm looking for relocation advice please! I'm a 30, newly divorced professional woman looking to relocate to Boise from Missoula, MT. I love the outdoors, being a trailrunner and mountain biker. But, I'm concerned that Boise's social scene may be limited. Is Boise a welcoming place for someone like me: young, liberal, single, working professional? Is it fairly easy to make friends with like-minded people? I have no qualms with religion or family-focused communities, but I'm looking for a place that's welcoming for singles and liberals. I'm not huge on the bar/party scene, but I appreciate live music, good restaurants and cultural events. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you!
PM me if you wish HowellMorgan.
I can give you some great insight on the scene in Boise and an opinion about and where to meet like minded people in the city of trees.
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