Guest L&L Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hi Guys We've been here just over 4 months now and although we are happy and know we have made the right decision to be here, we are feeling a bit alone. We left loads of friends behind in the UK and are a bit floored by the feelings of loneliness. My OH and I are both working and the kids are enjoying school - but the lack of a social life is driving us a bit round the bend :wacko:- I have never spent so much time with the OH!! Are there any get togethers planned for the Perth area?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kdal Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hiya, Perth do normally have a meet, I think that Ali (our moderator) arranges them. Hope you find some buddies soon to enjoy Australia with Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hi Sorry to hear your feeling bit lonley. Where in Perth are you?. We are hoping to be in Peth early next year. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meemoo Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 we are looking at being in perth the middle of october,my husband will be working but initially i will be a kept woman looking after our 3 year old.the one thing i have been concerned about is the loneliness. i was hoping that there would be an expat group we could join,we also need all the advice we can get at the moment! vikki,john&milly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sweetpea0701 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi GuysWe've been here just over 4 months now and although we are happy and know we have made the right decision to be here, we are feeling a bit alone. We left loads of friends behind in the UK and are a bit floored by the feelings of loneliness. My OH and I are both working and the kids are enjoying school - but the lack of a social life is driving us a bit round the bend :wacko:- I have never spent so much time with the OH!! Are there any get togethers planned for the Perth area?? Hi There We are arriving in Perth in November.....we will happily meet up with you guys...although we have no kids ! but can have adult conversation....sometimes ! depending on how many drinks have passed! Hang in there.... have you made friends with anyone from your kids schools ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi GuysWe've been here just over 4 months now and although we are happy and know we have made the right decision to be here, we are feeling a bit alone. We left loads of friends behind in the UK and are a bit floored by the feelings of loneliness. My OH and I are both working and the kids are enjoying school - but the lack of a social life is driving us a bit round the bend :wacko:- I have never spent so much time with the OH!! Are there any get togethers planned for the Perth area?? Join the club we have been here 6 months today 11th apart from a couple of friends in the swan valley we dont know a lot of folk Malx aka Billy 6m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redaussies Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 :wideeyed:Hello, sorry to hear your a bit down about friends and a bit lonely. It must be hard leaving true friends behind. I am either lucky or unlucky in that I had no friends that I cared much about back in the UK. Infact my wife moved to UK 6 years ago and had more friends than me and I have lived in the same area all my life. Have you thought about how you made friends back home and tried to do that here? What about through work? Any neighbours that are pleasant and sociable. What about interests, for example a Gym, a golf club. I know I am trying to be a more sociable person here, chatting more openly to people even in a supermarket or just in a street if the occassion arises. Sometimes you have to make a bigger effort in a new place and change your outlook from the comfort zone you may easily have fallen into. I'm talking general now, not about yourself. I find sport can be a big help and introduction route. Also look through the local paper, events taking place lead to sociable events and meeting more people. Also you will be surprised what you pick up here on this site, how many people are very willing to help and point you in the right direction. Wish you the best of luck. REDDERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy+1 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi, how far north are you? Im also feeling a bit lonely after being here 6 months now, have a 3 yr old and would be happy to catch up with anyone who fancys it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L&L Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi Suzy We are in Sorrento. So not too far north, whereabouts are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L&L Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Thanks Redders, I know we have to try a bit harder than we would otherwise - it just feels a little like being back at school again - if that make sense!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L&L Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Hi There We are arriving in Perth in November.....we will happily meet up with you guys...although we have no kids ! but can have adult conversation....sometimes ! depending on how many drinks have passed! Hang in there.... have you made friends with anyone from your kids schools ? Hi - sounds good - let us know when you get here and good luck with everything. We have made some friends - just miss the familiarity that comes with good friends I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I'm sorry that I can't organise meets anymore - but there's no reason you can't. suggest some dates and places to meet and put it on the socialising section of the forum, there's a lot of newbies in perth. Pick somewhere pretty central at first, we went to the Lottery West childrens area at Kings Park and everyone took a picnic. We also went to Hilarys, but some people who lived south found it a bit of a way to travel. Take a sign, we forgot the first time - but not the 2nd .. so much easier for people to find you Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest claire&fred Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi I think that is a good idea Ali. We have been here 6 weeks and other than sister and her family and couple of mums at the school would love to arrange a meet for other people in Perth. If you are interested and we could do Kings Park as it is lovely there, specially for the kids. PM me and we can try and sort something out. Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy+1 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi, im in shenton park-just west of city so dont think that is too far from you. PM me if you'd like to meet some when. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scottandkay Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks Redders, I know we have to try a bit harder than we would otherwise - it just feels a little like being back at school again - if that make sense!!! hi, i used to live in northern suburbs of perth, and will possibly be returning shortly. when i was there 'aussiemove.com' used to arrange meet ups regularly, you could always sign on there and see if they still do it?? kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheshire Cat Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hi, which suburb do you live in? We're poms in Clarkson, no kids so free anytime, well almost! Get in contact and maybe meet up? Andy & Stacey both 30 somethings!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Hi, which suburb do you live in? We're poms in Clarkson, no kids so free anytime, well almost! Get in contact and maybe meet up?Andy & Stacey both 30 somethings!!! Hi were in Clarkson well for a month landlord sellin house so we are movin down to kallaroo bit nearer work Malc n nic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindblower Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yeah , only a few expats friends here SOR , but only been here 3 months, the more the merrier though, no aussie friends yet -boo hoo. Dave S harbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teresha Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 We've been here over a year and a half and the first year is very difficult cause you're starting from scratch. We tried doing meets that were organised by another forum PomsinPerth which were fun but you can't always make great friends that way. It is a good way to meet enough people to then start picking who you feel comfortable with though. I'd say we've only really started having a good circle of friends in the last 6 months. These we have met from our son's school, hobbies my husband is into, conferences we've attended, parents from kids at Scouts and so on. The important bit was going to various things and meeting enough people to be able to find the ones we clicked with. I'd say it's still early days but you know you're finally getting somewhere when you have to pick which couple to invite round for the BBQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest teresha Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Forgot to mention, I recently found tons of groups for Perth and even a few for Joondalup on Facebook. One group organises walks every two weeks in scenic areas, there's another one that organises family meet ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siblin! Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi , We are due in Perth in 4 weeks and would love to come to an oragnised meet or even a coffee . I am mum to three , two boys one girl and 35 yrs old, oh and i have a husband as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ann-marie Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi! ive been in Quinns Rocks for 9 weeks and feeling pretty lonely myself and yes i miss my social life! but i have found hope:) i met a lovely lady today and she told me about a group called welcome to perth its on this wed at 10am in a gloria jeans coffee shop in hilarys harbour. If you cant make that no worries we can met up anytime:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ann-marie Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Let me know when you get here i would only be to happy to met up, i know what its like when you first get here but people are really friendly and that really helps a lot. Where are you thinking of living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dublin Shell Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hi There, I am here 2 weeks, with my hubby and 2 small boys (2 and 4), I would love to meet up with anyone, especially as I won't be working here - always looking forward to meeting new people and having a good time!! Let me know if any of you guys are meeting up - and we'll be there! We are Irish but have lived in Lancashire and Birmingham for the past five years. So, we are seasoned migrants at this stage ... Michele:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nkopke Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hiya We hope to be moving across to Perth end of this year. We are originally from South Africa and have been in the UK for the past 7 years. When I moved over to the UK, I was extremely lonely and it took well over 3 years to get settled and make some friends. I am worried the same thing will happen in Oz although I have got a 12 month old daughter who I am sure will keep me busy. I am hoping to join mother clubs and just get out there and make an effort. Scary but it has to be done. It is not nice being lonely, good luck with making friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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