This is a really good point I was definitely undervaluing. Casual friendships are useful for eliminating loneliness and the feeling of not knowing anyone in you

This is a really good point I was definitely undervaluing. Casual friendships are useful for eliminating loneliness and the feeling of not knowing anyone in your neighborhood. I would definitely try this in a new city, but maybe not if I've lived somewhere for a while and have an established friend group.