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[quote=Anonymous]I think moving while kids are still little is best, but that has passed us by.

We've lived in a particular part of DC for 8 years. Before that, lived in a different part of the DC area. happily.  I still don't feel settled after 8 years, and don't feel like we've "found our people" despite really trying (joining church, joining pool, swim team, volunteering at school, being friendly with kids' friends' parents...).  we have lots of great acquaintances, but we were hoping for family bbq's, occasional girls' night out (well, that's for me), etc.  Dinner out with another couple.  It's just not happening.

When I think about our previous set of friends locally - most/all moved away from the DC area.  It's expensive and competitive, and they were looking for a different lifestyle. We were lucky in the housing market and got lucky/worked towards well-paying jobs with manageable hours.  The other parents we meet are either late baby boomers (we're Gen X) or first generation immigrants who stick together and don't socialize the way we do.

We're considering moving to a different part of DC and starting over.  Commutes would get better, not worse (but not dramatically).  We just don't know if 1. our kids are too old to make this a net positive move or 2. the positives that we do have here aren't worth giving up (love our actual house, older DD has some great friends, our elementary school has positive vibe).

Some additional issues: Neighbors (on street) are unfriendly/crazy/actually mean. We are geographically disconnected from most of neighborhood (I know that sounds weird), so the street's culture has a high impact.  Lots of conspicuous consumption, which is not our thing.

Kids, both girls, are rising 3rd and 5th grade.  Not sure what to do. I wouldn't want to impulsively move this summer, even if that would be ideal timing.[/quote]

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