Originally Posted by Jackiedelrey

based on what you have said, sounds like you came with someone. So no you don't know what it feels like to relocate to vancouver solo.

Originally Posted by Aviator

Came on out on my own. Started off in Calgary, then Vancouver, moved with work.

Originally Posted by Jackiedelrey

Ok well as i've said, good for you that you've fitted in so well.
I've spoken to alot of people even people who like vancouver who have said that it is hard to meet people here.

Don't quite get why you've said 'us' if you say you've moved on your own.

But anyway, glad to hear there are people who have responded who know what I mean.

People can disagree, but your delivery is something you may want to think about.

Originally Posted by Aviator

My OH came from the UK as well, but was not my OH when I moved over. I was in the UK every few weeks back then and sponsored her some while later, hence the 'us'.

Post 4, "I came alone".

Originally Posted by Jackiedelrey

I guess i'm just writing this to get it off my chest and see what everyone else has felt since leaving home.

I am originally from just outside glasgow, scotland.

I moved to vancouver, canada, a year after going to my brothers wedding here. He married a lovely canadian lady and they are settled here.

When i came here, i was so excited, so much hope, so much to look forward to.

After nearly 3 years here i have decided to leave. The last year of me being here i've felt so disconnected with here and there is one main reason, i find it so hard to meet people.

Almost impossible actually, to the point i'm unbearably bored.

In this time i have been lucky enough to meet an amazing canadian man, but in all honesty he's like one of the only people that i feel gets me here.

People are extremely stand offish, do not get the scottish sense of humour one bit.

I went home for 4 weeks for a holiday and after that ive decided to move back. I'm a little disheartened at the same time, i did think this would be a permanent move.

I guess when you immigrate, people think it will be all fun and rainbows but i have to say these past 18 months i've been up and down like a yoyo. Im really outgoing, chatty and ive never had problems meeting people. I just find it so hard here.

Now i've booked my flights to go back i am wishing these next 5 months to go in as fast as possible! I can't wait to be back in friendly glasgow, the working class city where people laugh and don't take themselves too seriously!

I guess i'm just writing this as a warning to people coming on their own to Vancouver. I can't speak for all of canada, but be assured that everyone here knows how hard it is to make friends, and it's well known for being a cold city.

If you're a kind of person who loves banter and making solid friendships, be aware it is hard here and takes alot of work.

All i have to say now is i'm exhausted in the attempts of hoping it will get better, but unfortunately it didn't.

Can't wait to get back to scotland :-)

Originally Posted by Oink

We do try and warn people but no one seems to listen.

Originally Posted by Jackiedelrey

Have u felt the same oink ?

Originally Posted by Aviator

I found the surest way to meet people was to join groups and also volunteer for different groups. More than filled up any freetime I had and still does.

Being a miserable git is also avoids disappointment.

Originally Posted by Aviator

I found the surest way to meet people was to join groups and also volunteer for different groups. More than filled up any freetime I had and still does.

Being a miserable git is also avoids disappointment.

Originally Posted by Oink

My sentiments exactly. One doesn't enjoy life here, one endures to a lesser or greater extent depending on ones financial position.

Of course there are lots of worst shitholes in the world but no one unless they're in the mining industry, foreign service or an untalented and lazy acedemic would choose to go there.

Originally Posted by Jackiedelrey

You're wasting your typing on this person oink...

Originally Posted by Oink

No, I'm not. I agree with Aviator. He's a rather rational and grounded (excuse the pun) contributor on here.

Originally Posted by Jackiedelrey

You know i was only trying to post something to see if anyone else has had similar experiences, but you guys are just being smart arses behind computer screens for no reason.