[nativespecies]

Thanks. I live in a city where the main "thing to do" is drink. Hence me trying to get more active, since it's a way to hopefully meet more people at some point.

[shzhdbi09gv8ioi]

I used to live in the city too and was in the same situation. All my friends drank and thats how we hung out.

I ended up moving across country and while I lost some friends, it really helped me get out of that mindset.

In hindsight I realize the city offered alot of non-drinking opportunities, I just didn't consider them before.

You might have access to for example:

* indoors wall climbing

* geocaching adventures

* computer clubs

* watch-a-movie circles

* board gaming groups

Or many other social situations where you could meet other friends that you'd find fun or interesting that's actually not focused around drinking.