I moved to new home away from family and friends – and now I’m miserable
DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN I was evicted by my landlord I moved away from most of my friends and family – and now I’m miserable.
Under pressure to find a new home I moved to a new town where my two best friends are.
They convinced me I’d be happier here and my new flat is only a short walk away from them.
I’m a 48-year-old single woman. My friends are in their early 50s.
Unfortunately I fell out with one of them and the other is avoiding me.
So now I’m in an unfamiliar town with absolutely no one.
Get in touch with the Dear Deidre team
Every problem gets a personal reply from one of our trained counsellors.
Fill out and submit our easy-to-use and confidential form and the Dear Deidre team will get back to you.
You can also send a private message on the DearDeidreOfficial Facebook page or email us at:
I know if I decide to move back it will cause more friction with my friends here.
I only have my dog and two cats for company and I can’t leave them for long.
MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE
DEIDRE SAYS: Moving can be hard and costly. It’s often the people around us that make a place a home.
Before deciding to uproot again, could you give yourself a chance to make new friends?
Start a new hobby or join some local classes.
Social media’s a great source of local information and most places have a Facebook group you can join to build up contacts.
Explore your local area, you’ll soon find places that you like just as much, if not more.
Voluntary work can be a great way to meet people. My support pack Widening Your Social Scene will help.