Finding Dubai really lonely, looking for people to talk to

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GuestPoster976Guest02 April 2019 10:53:21

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Hey,

I have been living in Dubai for a few years but decided to take a break and travel for a few months as all of my friends had married and moved back to their home countries...

Now that I'm back, I'm finding things really tough. I have no friends here and no one to call, speak to or hang out with. Sorry for sounding tragic...

Just broke up with my partner and she has moved home to Chicago, so dealing with this with no outlet for talking to anyone or for any social interaction is kind of getting me down. I'm at the stage now where after 5 years, i'm genuinely considering leaving Dubai and resettling somewhere else.

As great as Dubai is, with no friends, partner or social groups; it is the hardest place in the world to live.

Hoping that someone reads this and can give me some advice on how to move on and meet new people, or has been in a similar situation and is willing to talk about it and advise on how to make things better.

sorry for the depressing post, I've tried everything and talking online is the only other option which I can think of.

Cheers in advance,

LoydEdano Member

Member since 06 April 2019

LoydEdanoMember06 April 2019 22:07:40

I suggest joining a small Christian Church community. I think emotional and spiritual support is what you need at the moment

Sbraym1126 New member

Member since 22 May 2019

Sbraym1126New member03 June 2019 01:57:55

U can try outdoor activities to keep yourself busy when not at work. Or maybe it's the perfect time for you to check hobbies that may interest you. Being happy is choice. Our happiness does not depend on someone.

sysy1971 Member

Member since 12 June 2019

sysy1971Member12 June 2019 12:20:55

sharma1980 New member

Member since 26 October 2018

sharma1980New member17 June 2019 08:15:24

yes dear no problem you can consider me as a friend and talk with me

Stephanie_85 Member

Member since 21 August 2015

Stephanie_85Member02 July 2019 06:06:05

Hi, I hope you are feeling better now?
I suggest you meet people trough social sites like Meetup, Internations etc.

LeKruz Member

Member since 13 January 2019

LeKruzMember02 July 2019 06:23:34

Hey,

I hear you. What are things you like to do: sports? movies? clubbing? Maybe we could hangout. Dont be alone.
Cheers.

sawada Active member

Member since 28 June 2010

sawadaActive member11 July 2019 05:13:48

go to gym cheers

LeKruz Member

Member since 13 January 2019

LeKruzMember11 July 2019 06:02:00

You can also try a dancing class.

sawada Active member

Member since 28 June 2010

sawadaActive member11 July 2019 06:26:11

#10

you can go jogging also, or walking, go outside and see the beauty outside. cheers

Kyasir Member

Member since 21 October 2016

KyasirMember11 July 2019 09:35:02

#11

I hear you. This place does that.
Find something you like doing and start off small.
Meetups is a good place to start. Usually group sports are a good way to break in.
Maybe ask a few friends from work to hang out afterwards?
Gym? Maybe join an educational course in your field.

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