Areas where the majority of friendships are not based around alcohol and partying?

[Thoreau424]

LOL You don't have to go to Utah to find friendships not based on alchohol/partying. In fact, if you go there, you'll probably end up encountering and hating the polar opposite side of the spectrum.

Pretty much any place that isn't a college town would be a start. Any fairly large city (at least 400k) will also have a big enough mix of people.

P.S. That's interesting to hear of the culture in that part of the country (Fredericksburg, VA).

[bluecarebear]

Originally Posted by va_lucky

I have lived in the Fredericksburg area of Virginia with my family for more than 10 years now. It seems that unless you are a party animal or alcoholic you don't fit in. It doesn't matter if you are 20 or 70.

I don't really like to drink nor does my spouse. I am not opposed to drinking, but it seems to be the only activity in my area. You aren't cool unless you experience an accident while drunk on a four wheeler or constantly spend all of your time drunk around strangers.

Not looking to offend anyone, but want to know of regions where drinking beer isn't mandatory.

I am not necessarily opposed to alcohol, but around here it consumes most everyone's life.

I can't understand how a 40 year old talks about what they do when they are drunk like it's the first time they ever drank.

That's all you get here and it's really hard to form meaningful relationships unless you are vomiting on a strangers carpet.



Thanks

Look for regions with lots of festivals and outdoor activities and stay out of the cities. Binge drinking has been dying out in Western and Central PA. It's looked upon as an occupation for 20 year old losers.