eddie007

Some times I think that it makes me want to go home, back to my comfort zone,

but then I balance it with the knowledge that my so called 'friends' in the uk have made little if any effort to stay in touch too.... it has been pretty one sided..

Sad little person aren't I?

Nu-Shooz

I only have afew friends from UK that bother to keep intouch with me. I email them all most weeks, with updates etc...but only afew bother to reply. At first it did upset me, but they all have their own life-style and thats fine with me now.
I have found here in Perth it is hard to make friends. I have put myself out and about, one to one meet ups etc...found some great friends. I would never do this sort of thing in UK, so it has been hard, but glad i did what i did or i would be an extremely lonely person.

bridie

Of course it does, cos your human - dont beat yourself up about it, we've all felt it at one point or another

what about the people you work with? how about arranging a night out with some of them? or join some sort of club or team - sports like netball are popular over here and a good way to make friends.

hang in there, it does take a while but you will get there.

Sally Simpson

Completely agree with you on this Bridie, is def no easier in the UK. Have found it quite hard to make friends since moving to Dorset, it takes time. Just starting to get established after 5 years & we are off again

You have to make an effort & unless you are naturally very confident & outgoing it is not easy!