@.lifewith_cc: Today was one of those days loneliness really hit, my apartment building held a pool party for all residents instead of having fun I kinda felt sorry for myself as I looked around and everyone was in their groups, talking, laughing, catching up and there I was, by myself. I know people will say ‘go make friends’ but unless you’ve moved to a different country on your own it’s hard to explain how difficult that can be, your starting from zero, no friends, no family nothing. This isn’t a pity post I’m genuinely grateful that I got to take this chance, I choose to do it and I’m so fkn proud of myself but I also think no one talks about this side at all! Some times the hardest part isn’t moving countries it’s building a new life from scratch when everyone around you is already settled. If your going through the same thing just know your not alone.
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Friday 19 June 2026 03:05:08 GMT
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Brian Co :
You already won when you got out the door and showed up.
2026-06-19 16:40:48
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monamore :
Instead of telling him to go talk to people, maybe everyone should take this as a learning moment and when you see someone solo in the future, invite them in. That’s how we build better societies. It used to take a village remember?
2026-06-19 11:35:44
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ozozo :
Going there is like 90% of the effort. Good job, I wouldn't.
2026-06-19 17:10:07
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CC :
As simple as it sounds I don’t think people really understand how hard it is to approach people especially in a place with hundreds of people in their own groups…
2026-06-19 10:02:32
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Bee :
find groups of three, its easier to talk to the third person. Got this advice from networking events
2026-06-19 12:11:41
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holleymarie 🕷️ :
as someone w/ social anxiety who would NEVER show up to things like this, this is an absolute win by itself. You got ready, showed up, put yourself out there, participated, so what if you werent the most popular person there? You don't have to be! This looks like a win to me!🫶🏼
2026-06-19 16:14:28
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H :
Empaths how we doing?
2026-06-19 20:15:28
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💕✨🔑-lolo✨💕 :
I would have grabbed a bunch of food and went back inside my apartment 😅
2026-06-19 13:28:18
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SKM :
You showed up !
You did that , be proud 💪🏾 We all are proud of you over here mate !!!!!!!!
2026-06-19 09:40:39
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Karlita 🇨🇱🇨🇦 :
Hi 👋 I live in that building too :) One Park Central. That day I was hanging out with some of my Latin friends. If you’d like to join us sometime, just send me a message. My husband is Canadian, and I’m sure he and you would get along really well.
2026-06-21 21:44:22
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Kuddles😻Oliver😻 :
I feel like the older you get it’s harder to make friends as an adult. Glad you went that’s good 😌
2026-06-19 11:00:02
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🇨🇦NicoleSaysRelax🇨🇦 :
I probably would have awkwardly looked adound, died, and then left.
2026-06-19 11:38:36
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K :
Simon Wilson on YouTube, he’s a solo traveler and can spark conversation with ANYONE ANYWHERE. Feel like watching his videos is a master class on speaking to people and has helped me in situations like these, I recommend!!
2026-06-19 16:13:16
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Stacy :
People aren’t welcoming to new folks. It’s really hard to break into established friend groups. I’m resigned to not having friends
2026-06-19 10:34:11
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Lynz 🇪🇺🇬🇧🫶 :
I guess now when you bump into people you can say you were there, ask what they thought of the party and then say you look forward to seeing them at the next one? Then you have an opener next time x
2026-06-19 06:11:05
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Kayla Mack :
I’m about to cry. You look so cool and confident that if I saw you in a situation like this I would assume you were just waiting on a friend.
2026-06-20 14:47:08
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Verónica Doctrina :
Sit alone with a drink, don't focus on your phone, try to look like you're open, looking around showing interest in the place, hopefully, a group of golden retrievers will come to recruit you
2026-06-20 22:02:41
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Tash$ :
Me running over to talk to uuu:
2026-06-19 15:47:41
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Yeonji Kim :
Hey! I actually live in this building and am always hanging around the pool when it’s warm out (which hasn’t been often these days) and I also don’t know many people in the building. I hope you’re not feeling discouraged to mingle but just wanna say if you ever see me around the pool, feel free to come over and say hi ☺️
2026-06-20 04:05:52
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Betyamad :
to be completely honest, I wouldn't approach someone who is filming on their phone. I would be worried id be intruding on an "influencer " filming
2026-06-19 20:55:03
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ErinEvolving :
Does anyone else not feel sorry for this guy? Approach someone and start a conversation. Get real.
2026-06-19 15:15:16
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Cynthia Lopez :
Why is it so hard when we are older to make friends lol I agree I’m the same way
2026-06-19 15:34:43
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CC :
I just wanna say I can almost guarantee that most of the people in the party are lovely and maybe would have accepted me into their group but unfortunately when you enter a room alone that’s filled with groups you will collapse and as simple as it may be for some approaching anyone never mind groups is hard for others and the truth is if people don’t want you involved you never will be it’s as simple as that.
2026-06-19 16:05:18
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just a cat :
If I saw someone sitting alone and recording themselves, I would assume they didn’t want to be interrupted, personally. Also, one piece of advice that I’ve read from psychology and sociology lessons: you only ever THINK everyone is staring at you; in reality, you’re just a background object to the crowd.
2026-06-19 21:18:58
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jdn :
I’m so sorry you had to go through this, but definitely give yourself some credit for simply just showing up!!!
2026-06-19 14:12:06
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