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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not quite the same, but my parents left the area where they grew up and raised me after 60+ years and moved close to me. They know literally everyone back home and they started from scratch here. 
My mom volunteers at the library and for her church’s welcome committee. My dad plays pick up pickle ball at the YMCA. My mom joined a few book clubs and finally settled on one as her favorite. My dad joined a civil war history group. They joined a winery and go to see live music. 
They literally started their lives over from scratch by putting themselves out there. If someone they knew said “Oh my cousin’s best friend lives in Virginia, you should meet up” they made the coffee date. Some things panned out and others fizzled. It probably took them 2 years to really establish roots. [/quote]

+1. We did this when we up and moved 1000 miles for new jobs, but also had kids age 7-11. We socialized in waves- new school friends work networking, old friends, friends of friends.

Some places are very friendly and easy to do this. DC was because people are always coming/going and you find out fast if they’re open or friendly. Midwest was even easier as everyone was interests in the new people and would come up with 3-5 other people to meet, proactively. It’s been like they want to help you and want you to like it there (it’s fine here!).

But really, like many things in life, you stay for the people. Not the sports team or topography (do miss it!).[/quote]

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