Where do free spirit type women hang out in DC?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Move to Boulder, Austin, Portland (either one), or Irvine/Santa Cruz. They abound there.

Also Asheville and Ithaca

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think I'm some of what you've listed---several part-time quirky jobs, tattoos, happiest outside in the sun, tend to wear old band tshirts and florals, into composting and the enviroment.

Honestly, as a now-married woman who had tons of suitors---what do you bring to the table? Are you a quirky outdoorsy indie type too or are you looking for someone who will be the most interesting thing about you? A lot of guys who approached me were the second type, they're pretty easy to see through. Take inventory of yourself, though. Too many people look to complete themselves with other people instead of being happy with their own selves.

quirky - no. I'm not quirky nor do I try to be.

outdoorsy - yes. I climb, hike, bike, getting into birdwatching - I would love to move west but my job and career keeps me here.

Attempting to garden.

very into environmental issues, but usually that's by writing a check (though i do try to walk and cycle as much as possible and not use the AC unless absolutely necessary).

not into material things for the most part.

I don't think it is about being more interesting - i'm pretty happy with how I am, I just want to explore dating someone who isn't high strung, has a much more relaxed happy-go-lucky vibe, isn't a worrywart - i've met three women like this out west (one in santa cruz, one in santa fe, and one more in another small mountain west town) and I fell hard for them at different parts of my life so I think it seems i've always been into this type but since I grew up in the north east and my circles never crossed paths in a sustained way with enough frequency for me to find someone like that here.

I fully get that most women like this might not want anything to do with me. That's cool. But dating is a numbers game so if i don't actively put myself out there for these women, I won't ever know.

You type all this out yet don't see that the easiest answer is to move?? You need someplace with a lower COL (so someone could get by on a coffee barista job) and mountains.

[Anonymous]

Actually you know what a lot of these girls do for a living? Elementary school teacher. Not sure you can hang around an elementary school though :/ lol

[Anonymous]

Don't be that creepy annoying guy at yoga who is just there to hit on people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The "jessa from hbo's girls" as one poster in another forum put it. Where do they hang out in DC? I'm sick of biglaw harpies. I just want to hang out with a super chill and cute hippie type. You know - have names likes willow or dakota, are always in distressed jeans, and a band tour t-shirt, wear choker necklaces, have long natural hair, maybe a nose piercing, maybe work a couple of odd jobs like at a gallery and a coffee shop, drive super old cars, always have great weed or know where to find it at a moments notice, like to garden and go hiking.

Please guide me.

Look for a young professor of literature, philosophy, social work, anthropology. You better be interesting, though. Honestly, you sound kind of dull. Or look for a teacher at a progressive type elementary school. Or maybe a social worker. Do you really want someone who does odd jobs in her late 20's? She either has a trust fund or will be looking for someone to foot the bill...

[Anonymous]

OP, you mention big law harpies. Are you in big law or law yourself?

[Anonymous]

This is me. (Though too old for you, 37, and married)

I feel totally out of place in this area but kind of stuck. My job is flexible (of course!) but Dh's is not. We are here for the long haul.

I'm planning on jumping ship once the kids go to college. I've already told dh that at that point he can follow me and move there too or that he's welcome to come and visit on the weekends, but I'm out of this place.

[Anonymous]

Lots of free spirit types around town. Try a class at Glen Echo and you will meet many people of all walks of life and ages, however one thing in common is their artistic ways and free spirit mindset.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, you are in the wrong town. I live in California now and these types are abundant. Unfortunately, I am not one of them and I long to get back to the East Coast.

+1. I'm a quintessential DC-type, but will be there first to acknowledge that this is the most "basic" big city I've ever lived in. For some reason, the arts never really flourished here. I blame the #1 employer.

[Anonymous]

You do realize that Jessa from Girls is a cokehead with daddy issues and no job, right?

[Anonymous]

I'm like this. I live in a mountain town! I'm also married (though monagamish) and 37. I think you need to move.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, you are in the wrong town. I live in California now and these types are abundant. Unfortunately, I am not one of them and I long to get back to the East Coast.

+1. I'm a quintessential DC-type, but will be there first to acknowledge that this is the most "basic" big city I've ever lived in. For some reason, the arts never really flourished here. I blame the #1 employer.

I know tons of artists in DC and DC is one of the biggest theater towns in the country. And the #1 employer is a huge benefactor of the arts both in DC and nationally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh yeah, you are in the wrong town. I live in California now and these types are abundant. Unfortunately, I am not one of them and I long to get back to the East Coast.

+1. I'm a quintessential DC-type, but will be there first to acknowledge that this is the most "basic" big city I've ever lived in. For some reason, the arts never really flourished here. I blame the #1 employer.

I know tons of artists in DC and DC is one of the biggest theater towns in the country. And the #1 employer is a huge benefactor of the arts both in DC and nationally.

"theater towns"? you're out of your mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm like this. I live in a mountain town! I'm also married (though monagamish) and 37. I think you need to move.

Lol, "monagamish", love it, I am with you girl! 34, married and on the same page

[Anonymous]

My DH found me at a gym. I taught yoga, he took Crossfit classes. We struck up a conversation one day and were both instantly smitten. You could try something like that, it's a little less creepy than just straight up going to a yoga class to hit on women.