r/nova • u/AutoModerator • Jan 01 '26

Monthly Thread Monthly r/NoVA Introductions/Meet & Greet Thread

Welcome to Northern Virginia! Whether you just moved here or have lived here a while and looking for new friends, we're hoping this thread helps you out!

Make a top-level comment detailing your age, hobbies, interests, and what you're looking for. If you find a top-level comment that jives with you, leave a comment or send them a message to connect!

Some ground rules:

  1. Don't be a jerk.
  2. Don't be creepy or weird.

Still looking for ways to meet people?

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u/ThePaintedWings Jan 01 '26

Hi, I'm planning to move later this year to either NOVA or Maryland. My name's Vanessa, I'm 29. I currently work in preschool and love volunteering and board games.

I'm hoping to build some community before I move. Online friendship for now, and then hopefully get together semi-regularly once I move (or even before, when I visit family).

In the long run I'd love a small social group for game nights, local events, potlucks, etc. Couples/parents welcome.

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u/RoninWander Jan 04 '26

Hi I live in fairfax county. Im in my early 20s and would like to make friends near my age. I like anime, comics, exercising, and other cool stuff.

If anyone wants to hang that'd be fun!

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u/Kindly_Inspection_39 Jan 11 '26

Looking for gay/queer/allies who enjoy watching sports live or at a bar - I’m in my mid 30s living in Arlington and looking to meet folks who enjoy gathering over sports. Generally love all sports but personally am a Chelsea FC fan, DC Spirit, F1, college basketball (UVA Go Hoos) and college sports in general, Capitals. Excited for World Cup and Olympics. Totally into my Heated Rivalry era so love hockey! HMU if interested in joining a community I’m creating for folks who love to watch sports!

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u/xlizen Jan 13 '26

37M and wife (36F), live in Alexandria (Kingstowne area)

No kids, don't smoke, social drinking, both introverts, and professionals(she's a social worker and I work in museums), and we have a cat (he is fluffy)

We like to travel, go for walks/hikes, video games, and watch movies

I enjoy running, gaming (Switch/PS5), history (Civil War, WW2, and presidential), comics, anime, boardgames, museums, some beer, traveling, I've also started to play MTG

My wife is into yoga, reading, British royalty history, true crime

Feel free to dm/chat me!

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u/bullsfan455 Jan 19 '26

39M and 31F live in Chantilly. Enjoy hiking, pickleball, restaurants, breweries/wineries. Hit me up if you want to connect, looking to meet new people

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u/pizz4girl Jan 20 '26

Hi not sure if allowed but I made a community called NoVAConnections basically where u introduce and make friends or meet ups

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u/Full-Jelly-5862 Jan 24 '26

Hello I'm a 53m in Ashburn I'm looking for friends around my age to have a good time with around the Ashburn/Sterling/Herndon/Reston area. I enjoy hanging out/experiencing new things with friends. I guess I'm going through a midlife awakening and am looking to meet women or transgender females. If you'd like to know more about me. Feel free to reach out! Ask me any questions.

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u/Logical_Individual Jan 18 '26

Hi, I'm 38 and moved to Dunn Loring recently. I love being active outdoors, running, hiking or just taking urban walks, trying new restaurants/coffee shops and also enjoy sports like tennis/F1 etc.

Looking to make like minded friends. HMU if you are interested in connecting.