Dealing with loneliness in the USA

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Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP20 June 2018 09:36:20

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Hello,

Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness.

What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the USA?

How do you deal with feelings of loneliness?

Is it easy to expand or create a social network in the USA?

Are there any activities or events that encourage social meet ups and networking opportunities?

Thank you for sharing your experience,

Priscilla

uwinwewin New member

Member since 03 December 2017

uwinwewinNew member25 June 2018 18:59:12

I am active in Couchsurfers, not for the couch but for the regular social gatherings they have. By their very nature, most of the members are fellow expats or used to being around them. I also favor coffeeshops with a heavy international clientele. Again, most of the people you meet there are expats. Not to put down Americans but "foreigners" and travelers are more comfortable talking to "strangers". From any one of these encounters, one can then network into the local fabric.

js4505 Active member

Member since 26 March 2009

js4505Active member26 June 2018 22:34:56

Join meetup.com. It's free/ There are literally thousands of groups you can join, sorted by interest, age, activities, location. Best way to meet new folks from all walks of life....unless you want to join a church as the social life of many peoples revolves around them..... or you can take classes at local community colleges.... plenty of things to do.

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