Whats it like starting all other, not noing know one, with no famiy or friends in this new place your living ? how i know where to start ?
2007-09-09 23:46:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Yes iv'e done this several times.
At first it can be strange but as long as you make an effort to speak to people and be friendly you'll soon make friends.
I last moved 8 years ago, well away from where I had lived before and I was terrified. At first I thought I hated it, but then about 14 months later I had to return 'home' for a wedding, and I we drove back to my new homw town, I realsied how happy i was there and could never go back.
Basically, any move is what you make it.
2007-09-09 23:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Catherine1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've done this a three times in my life - sort of.
When I moved from my home town it was to be near my girlfriend. Aside from her and her family I didn't know anyone. That move wasn't too difficult because I had people around me. But leaving my friends behind proved to be a bad move later on down the road.
When I split from my ex (the women mentioned above), I moved to the town where I was working which was about 30 minutes away. This time I didn't know really know anyone in the community besides my co-workers, but because I had been working there for a while I wasn't a complete stranger.
About two years ago I transfered to a new location within my company. I didn't know anyone in the community when I came with the exception of 1-2 of the managers who I knew from interaction at work. Settling into this community has been very difficult. It's a small community where many people have known one another for their entire lives and that makes it difficult for an outsider to make friends. This is further complicated by the fact there isn't much of a social scene in the community. And all of this is further complicated because I'm somewhat shy and introverted when it comes to people I don't know.
If you are going to move somewhere for a fresh start, I would recommend a place where there is access to the things you like to do so it's easier to meet people with common interests. If you like night clubs and concerts and cultural events, move to a big city. If you like the outdoors then move to a community with a lot of near by areas for hiking, biking, etc.
2007-09-10 00:00:10 · answer #2 · answered by Justin H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep - me and my boyfriend moved to eastbourne a few years ago (new jobs, cheaper housing) - got to know our neighbours, and joined things to meet people - i joined some music groups, he joined a local amateur football team, and with them and some really good friends from our neighbourhood, we're happy and settled
2007-09-10 02:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by sunshine_mel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋