melanieanne63

Hi Guys
I am 39 from Liverpool and a nurse, looking to move out to nz alone at the beginning of next year... I am very social, love chilling with friends etc but am worried that I would be considered as too old to be accepted by other expats when trying to get myself a circle of friends together.... also everyone appears to meet as couple... are there any singles out there?

ronanz

Hi Melanie. I'm 41 and about to move to Auckland.... you're never too old to mingle! I will be moving with my hubbie (no kids).... but I am allowed out on my own! Can't speak for other expats... but I think many people with kids prefer to mix with people with kids.

pricklykina

I'm thirty summat and not averse to the odd mingle on occasion

melanieanne63

haha thanks for that.....

Jan n Neil

I,m married but more than happy to go out with a load of single birds

Neil







Just being social my love

melanieanne63

love the humour haha

Am Loolah

I prefer to leave mine at home and encourage others to do the same when I am in mingling mode.

Seriously, I'm 40 and single, I have kids and my social life is very full.

melanieanne63

thank you AmLoolah..... itvis one of my main worries, in addition to can i get a job, can I afford to live ha ha...how long have you been out there?

Am Loolah

If you come with an open mind and be prepared to accept every invitation you get (I'll attend the opening of an envelope) then there's no reason why you shouldn't make friends. I threw myself in to work initially and met people that way, but also through the ex-pats. I live in an area with a large ex-pat population and we have meet ups and gatherings occasionally so that helped in the beginning. Of course I don't do so many now as I've been here just over four years. I always intend to try and think of new arrivals and try and set something up for them, but I'm so busy in other ways now that it can be difficult to do.

melanieanne63

I intend to do exactly what you have said....I will be fine once there

alanmacc

39 ....... jeez your kickin on a bit aint you

drcallycat

Hi Melanieanne - go for it! I am 37, married (no kids) but the husband likes the XBox a bit too much so I have thrown myself into lots of social websites etc and have made some good friends now. There's lots of us who would be happy to meet you and help you out with all sorts of things. Clare x

pricklykina

I prefer to leave mine anywhere...in the car, at the park
I've had her for long enough now - the novelty's worn off

florabundi

hi melanieanne. 40 is the new 20. Just go for it and enjoy yourself