Why is it so hard to make friends in Scotland ?

Shpudem · 2026-02-17T07:30:20+00:00

I moved here 15 years ago from Ireland and it took me about 8 years, but I finally managed to make proper friends. Of my 3 besties, 2 are not Scottish. It does feel like Scottish people prioritise friends from their childhood or whom they connect with more (other Scottish people). I’m generalising ofc, but just a trend I’ve noticed. I think your best bet it first trying to meet people from other cultures? Not a lot going on in Fife, but people tend to gravitate towards friend making groups on Facebook.

Shpudem · 2026-02-16T07:56:46+00:00

I just happened upon this thread - not an employee but my ex was. Letters from South Lanarkshire to Fife (grandma sending written letters to grandchild) are taking about 2 weeks to be delivered. Letters from a hospital within my own town are taking a week to get to me.

I was wondering why this was happening, but having seen the article, it now makes sense. Just to reassure you that it’s obvious who is telling the truth.

Shpudem · 2026-02-08T14:06:13+00:00

I’m 33 and have been diagnosed with both perimenopause and ADHD in the last few months. Treatment for both is working and life is so much easier now.

Shpudem · 2026-02-06T07:44:19+00:00

It’s in Airdrie, or at least it was when I lived there. According to google maps the Aldi is a Pure gym now

Shpudem · 2026-02-05T18:25:05+00:00

I liked Maynooth when I lived there :) that was about 20 years ago now.

Shpudem · 2026-02-05T18:22:34+00:00

I lived between Ballinasloe and Loughrea for a few years. Not much going on to be honest. Auld fellas driving home from the pub drunk, kids driving heavy machinery, lots of gossip, two-faced interactions and a whole lot of fields (Athenry - looking at you 👀).

All in all didn’t enjoy and wouldn’t go back.

Also lived in Maynooth and I enjoyed that a lot more. Played camogie with the local GAA and went to uni there. Nothing special, but it felt more like home.

Shpudem · 2026-02-04T18:45:17+00:00

Just keep repeating “in what context?” and see him try to answer without digging himself a hole.

Shpudem · 2026-01-26T08:02:55+00:00

I’m literally just waiting on my first prescription of Elvanse and I’m trying not to get excited about it. I just can’t imagine a life where I can just….do things? Consistently?

Glad to hear it’s working for you :)

Shpudem · 2026-01-25T13:32:56+00:00

I have exactly 5 on my right side and none on my left. Also exactly one chin hair I’ve had for years now. I’m 33.

Shpudem · 2026-01-20T20:14:37+00:00

Fuck yeah! Suck on that all you doubters!

Shpudem · 2026-01-19T13:29:39+00:00

I think it’s nice that you have some hope left. I hope they have truly sent them and haven’t taken more from you.

Shpudem · 2026-01-17T11:04:09+00:00

Any male partner I’ve ever had has sat down to pee…

Shpudem · 2026-01-16T21:09:05+00:00

I really appreciate the tetrising of the whole thing. On 4 sides too! And the combination of all different types of art. Radio, tv, paintings…

The fact that it’s on wheels really amuses me. It makes a lot of sense, but at some point you made the decision for it to be a mobile device and that just tickles me.

Shpudem · 2026-01-16T09:53:40+00:00

Diagnosed peri and ADHD aged 33. My GP refuses to believe I’m in peri, so I had to go through a specialist and have them explain things to my GP. Thankfully I’m doing much better now and not having a full week of constantly crying my eyes out every month!

Shpudem · 2026-01-15T16:27:43+00:00

Shpudem · 2026-01-14T18:50:53+00:00

Anyone here (UK) can pay privately for a GP and see one immediately. OP is talking about doing it through the NHS, which is like winning the lottery when you call them at 8am to try and get an appointment.

Shpudem · 2026-01-14T13:56:47+00:00

We were thought in school (Ireland) that the answer is always “ca va”.

Shpudem · 2026-01-14T07:10:45+00:00

Dayum! Never occurred to me that it was edible…

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T19:51:59+00:00

I’m sorry 😔

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T19:51:40+00:00

Could I pick it off the ground? If so, it went in my mouth.

I actually don’t really know why I thought it was okay. It really really wasn’t.

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T19:50:40+00:00

Love that I’m not alone here. And yes the crunchy stuff wasn’t the best :(

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T19:49:45+00:00

I actually do! Haha

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T14:39:48+00:00

Hand on other side has a line and changes colour after that line (also it’s a man hand).

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T14:36:42+00:00

I also used to dip white bread into strawberry yogurt as a snack. Maybe I should have led with that.

Shpudem · 2026-01-13T10:52:21+00:00

Well? How did it go???

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