The people keep to themselves or only hang out with family?If you had no friends here and had a child and there aren't any kids around? The town really lacked personality too...would you move? If you liked the area but because of the nature of the people and the long drive to anywhere.
2006-08-20 04:08:14 · 7 answers · asked by hlg567 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I did live in a very small community in Illinois,and you described exactly how it was for me and my family to live there.I have 3 kids,11yr.old boy,8yr. old girl and 6yr. old boy.We didn't know anyone,and it seemed like people didn't want to be nice and reach out to meet us.It took a while but finally I started to make friends with the neighbor,but I had to be the one to extend out my hand first,my kids made few friends because we lived way out in the country.I ended up moving because my kids and I just weren't happy,at all!!They were bored to tears,and I felt bad about them not being able to have anyone to make friends with.Now we live in the "burbs" and we are all happy.
2006-08-20 04:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by ~Misty.babydoll~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I'd get my child involved in some activities. Depending on his/her age, you could sign up for some mommy & me classes, dance, gymnastics, soccer, whatever.
Or, join a playgroup. Better yet, start your own playgroup (by placing an ad in a publication that appeals to parents with young children). This is how you meet people. Don't wait for things to happen, make them happen! Get our there and make you life the best you can in spite of the people around you and I'll bet in no time, people will be attracted to your energy and want to be around YOU.
Through these groups, you're bound to meet someone you like and connect with. Not everyone is lacking in personality. Chances are, there are other people out there who feel exactly like you do.
2006-08-20 11:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After reading that a couple times, I think you're saying:
1. In my town, people don't make new friends
2. In my town, there aren't many kids to play with my kid
3. My town isn't special
4. My town is far from anything interesting.
In reply:
1. My hometown was like this, still is
2. Really? No kids?
3. Most towns are like this... hell, nearly all of them
4. Most towns are like this
In conclusion:
Move. Look before you leap though. You may hate your town but I bet its alot better than being broke in a major city
2006-08-20 11:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...in terms for your child, you probably should move, because it would be better later on to be a social person. But if you like the area and you wanted to stay for that, you could try and make friends with the neighbors.
2006-08-20 11:15:18 · answer #4 · answered by Cece 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is neither spiritually nor emotionally healthy to stay where you feel unwanted. Why would anyone stay in a place as you described? We have a social and emotional need for companions/friends...it is human nature.
2006-08-20 11:14:30 · answer #5 · answered by jmmevolve 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they are in a cult. yeah i'd be looking to move.
2006-08-20 11:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow..sounds weird....
2006-08-20 11:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋