This is such an important reminder and so beautifully expressed! I had an intense struggle with loneliness during my first year living abroad and couldn't figure out why – no matter how much I tried to "put myself out there" – I wasn't making any strong connections. I tried all sorts of clubs, meetups, and societies but it wasn't until this year that I found spaces for myself in the local communities. It's all in trusting the timing and having patience with ourselves!
Hi Kristen! Thanks for telling your story. Yes, it takes effort, but everything worthwhile takes effort and time, as you said. Glad to hear you are managing to get deeper connections now. :)
I say this all the time. People complain about not having friends who live near by. This is a pain – my solution: make friends who already live nearby.
An old real estate rule of thumb is to find the cheapest place you can in an expensive neighborhood. Sounds like you’ve done something like that.
I wonder if loneliness is part of what’s driving people to the new Taylor Swift concert film — a place to be yourself with instant new friends for a few hours. Just an idle thought.
For binging, just finished season 2 of Annika on the U.S. PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). Even better than season 1.
This is such an important reminder and so beautifully expressed! I had an intense struggle with loneliness during my first year living abroad and couldn't figure out why – no matter how much I tried to "put myself out there" – I wasn't making any strong connections. I tried all sorts of clubs, meetups, and societies but it wasn't until this year that I found spaces for myself in the local communities. It's all in trusting the timing and having patience with ourselves!
Hi Kristen! Thanks for telling your story. Yes, it takes effort, but everything worthwhile takes effort and time, as you said. Glad to hear you are managing to get deeper connections now. :)
Where do you live?
I say this all the time. People complain about not having friends who live near by. This is a pain – my solution: make friends who already live nearby.
An old real estate rule of thumb is to find the cheapest place you can in an expensive neighborhood. Sounds like you’ve done something like that.
I wonder if loneliness is part of what’s driving people to the new Taylor Swift concert film — a place to be yourself with instant new friends for a few hours. Just an idle thought.
For binging, just finished season 2 of Annika on the U.S. PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). Even better than season 1.