And due to urban sprawl, everyone gets into their car in their garage, drives to work, then drives back to their garage. There's no room for walking to the neighborhood pub, convenience store, pharmacy, etc and bumping into neighbors on the way.

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

I used to live downtown in a small town and it was like that. I had other terrible issues there but man did I miss the sense of community.

[–] Ibaudia@lemmy.world 24 points 10 months ago

All my friends are people I have known for 10+ years and mostly met through school.

[–] ThunderWhiskers@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You don't know me!

[–] Yondoza@sh.itjust.works 22 points 10 months ago

I do now! Hi friend!

[–] brlemworld@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

All my friends are also alcoholics, and either asexual or married.

[–] slackassassin@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 months ago

Damn, who are all these strangers I keep hanging out with!