How about joining a Ukrainian expat group. I find expats are keen to make new friends. Or choose a foreign language group, any language Meetup group. Great way to have a social interaction at least while you are working on deeper friendships
Great suggestion, Diane. When I was an expat, the American expat group was super helpful for making friends. A huge bonus was that it helped me make intergenerational friendships with women decades older than me. Like your suggestion, I made myself useful in that group and taught a “technology” workshop where basically I troubleshot older women’s issues with their smart phones. The letter writer mentions wanting to make friends who are also entrepreneurs and moms of young kids, but widening those parameters can help a lot. Then you’re not trying to plan around activities for say, 4 kids total, but just 2 kids - if the other person is little kid-free.
Several years ago and newish to town, I tried another piece of your advice. I knew two families who seemed compatible with ours and I doubled down on both with plans and invites. One didn’t take but the other became a long-term couple/ family friendship that’s central for both me and my partner.
Lots to think about--thanks for the video!
I love the idea of ratcheting it down and folding into what's already happening.
How about joining a Ukrainian expat group. I find expats are keen to make new friends. Or choose a foreign language group, any language Meetup group. Great way to have a social interaction at least while you are working on deeper friendships
Great suggestion, Diane. When I was an expat, the American expat group was super helpful for making friends. A huge bonus was that it helped me make intergenerational friendships with women decades older than me. Like your suggestion, I made myself useful in that group and taught a “technology” workshop where basically I troubleshot older women’s issues with their smart phones. The letter writer mentions wanting to make friends who are also entrepreneurs and moms of young kids, but widening those parameters can help a lot. Then you’re not trying to plan around activities for say, 4 kids total, but just 2 kids - if the other person is little kid-free.
Several years ago and newish to town, I tried another piece of your advice. I knew two families who seemed compatible with ours and I doubled down on both with plans and invites. One didn’t take but the other became a long-term couple/ family friendship that’s central for both me and my partner.
The iconic Courtney and Drew pic!!!
Great insights!
Great video, very helpful, thanks Anna Have a great weekend!