Hey Guys

Just wondered if you could relay your experiences of landing alone without partner.

I land 6 weeks before my partner and it will be the longest we will have been apart in 20 years. I love my own company - but not that much !

Also, not sure how I will deal with the cultural shock, being on my own in a hotel nr Spadina !

I know 6 weeks is not long in the big shape of things - its more the isolation in a new city that scares me !

R xxxx

I did 7 months here before family joined.

If the place you are going to "scares" you, perhaps a rethink is in order.

My husband was with me and our 11 year old son for two days, and then unfortunately left us for three months. In many ways, for us, it was better, because we had to meet people on our own, and discover things for ourselves Sorting out our house, shipment and all that jazz wasn't great on our own, but people were so nice. This is a terrible thing to ask but here goes..if your other half were to meet with an accident of a permanent nature, where would you stay? It was exactly that question that led us to move to Canada. For us it's a bit different because my husband 'normally' goes for six weeks and comes home for four weeks...the three months sojourn was just an accident. Admittedly I had our son in tow, so had to pretend a degree of 'wow, isn't this great' that I didn't necessarily feel! If you get your mindset in place, you'll be able to do it. Best of luck.

My husband was here for 4 weeks before me and the kids came over. I think he enjoyed the peace and quiet lol. Seriously I think he was so busy with starting a new job, sorting the house, car and furniture/electricals that we didn't ship, that the 4 week flew by. We were on skype as much as possible and spoke on the phone. You'll be fine!

you're gonna fit in JUST fine! Man up

The place doesn't scare me - had year there ! Its the being on my own - no-one to chat too.

Throwing a gauntlet !

I was just reading what you had written.

Here be LUMBERJACKS ! oh, and by the way, Skype!

We only have one laptop and its mine. OH is a bit pre-historic !

Invest in another laptop or a tablet before you go so you can keep in touch via Skype. I'm sure once you arrive and get busy sorting stuff out those 6 weeks will fly.

You'll be that busy sorting stuff out the time will fly!

You've only got six weeks so go out and meet the locals and get a few one nights stands in. Your partner's probably at it back at home so why not you?

Thanks Oink - they will be living with their 86 year old rellie - not sure she would approve of a one nighter, my dog certainly would not !

R

I obviously lead a very sheltered life.