Relocating to new job in Marlborough, looking for best town/activities for single living

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by 495neighbor

It is ideal to live close to an area one might want to socialize in. I know from experience, there was always a density factor when I was doing OLD. When I lived in Acton, men who lived inside 128 were reluctant to pursue once they found out I lived outside the belt, whether it was all the way downtown or Lexington, only 8 miles away. However, I would get hit on by those 100 miles into Central Mass or New Hampshire.

I also dated someone in NYC long distance. It was difficult to keep that going despite both of our efforts.

If the OP lives in Marlborough, I'm afraid going to NYC or Providence or Boston on weekends won't be enough, and they may end up feeling rather isolated.

If you replaced Worcester with Boston I would agree. My point is while Worcester may be a notch or two above Marlborough/Hudson in the density factor, it's really only just "that" much more. The question is, if it's an advantage enough to make the commute worthwhile? Anecdotally, the limited single scene of that whole area kind of overlaps. People in Marlborough/Hudson often consider Worcester as part of their dating orbit. Likewise I know people from Worcester who have dated people in Shrewsbury, the Boros, or even Milford. So yes one would be more likely to socialize locally if they live in Worcester vs. Marlborough, but chances are also good that he could move to Worcester and wind up getting hits in Hudson. Saying all that, Worcester would be cheaper than MarlboroughHudson and that as a factor also might not make it a bad idea.