This is an inspiring post, and I can totally relate to those feelings of loneliness after moving to a different country, away from family and friends. I moved from the US to Europe around 2.5 years ago and it’s definitely challenging to try and build new friendships from scratch. The cultures are different, language barriers are an obstacle to be overcome, and if you’re not in school or if you work remotely (in my case) - it’s just harder to meet and land into conversations to a point where a friendship can start to build.

Luckily, I have my husband who is originally from here, so he’s been a huge help when it comes to learning cultural norms, or navigating the bureaucracy of local government. Still, it’s hard not having friends. I recently found a local expat group though, and they are planning meet-ups to attend language classes. I’m excited to see where that leads, and I’m looking forward to possibly forming some new friendships there.

You’re doing great, OP! Keep at it.