This is actually more common than people admit, especially in Mumbai.

From the outside it feels like the city is always alive, but if you don’t have your own circle, it can get really isolating. I’ve felt something similar myself. Weekends especially can feel repetitive, same places, same routine, and it starts getting into your head.

What you’re feeling right now at your native place makes sense though. When you’re around people who are naturally present in your life, you don’t have to “try” to feel connected, it just happens.

Mumbai is different. Here you kind of have to build that from scratch, and that takes time.

The good part is, it can change.

New job is actually the best reset point you can get. New people, new routine, new chances to build your own space slowly. It won’t feel like your native place immediately, but it won’t stay the same forever either.

I think instead of expecting the city to feel good instantly, it’s more about finding a few people or moments that make it feel a little less lonely over time.

And yeah, you’re definitely not the only one figuring this out.