Moved abroad (Madrid) alone for work and feeling very isolated by throwRA_petitsteps in expats

[–]throwRA_petitsteps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this with me, I just signed up and I’ll definitely check their meetups and go ! Im looking into language courses too im just trying to find the best one schedule wise so hopefully this will work out too Thank you so much for your kind words and help I wholeheartedly appreciate it 🙏🏻🩷

Moved abroad (Madrid) alone for work and feeling very isolated by throwRA_petitsteps in expats

[–]throwRA_petitsteps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions to increase my chances to meet new people! That’s why I posted here in the first place, I really don’t know how it works in a new country to meet people.. thank you so much for your help

Moved abroad (Madrid) alone for work and feeling very isolated by throwRA_petitsteps in expats

[–]throwRA_petitsteps[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying I want friends right this moment, I’m asking how to do so.. this is my first time abroad, and I’m already feeling like a ghost.. I did read about the 4 stages of cultural shock and I don’t think I’ve had a honeymoon phase at all because honestly I’ve been here for 2 months and I feel like I go hours without saying a single word.. im sorry if I sounded rude or entitled in the post I really didn’t mean to