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[quote=Anonymous]Unfortunately even living in the most beautiful place in the world can be a lonely experience if you don't make friends or find people to connect with.  If you are unhappy then it becomes very easy to focus on the negative.

If you are leaving in 2025, I imagine it might not be possible to move from Mayfair.  So, I urge you to find ways to connect with people (I know, easy to say, harder to do).  Here are some suggestions:

Find some courses you are interested in.  For example, a friend of mine is doing an online art history course where the students get together every month or so to visit an art gallery or museum and have lunch.  She also started a ballet class (for older people).  Is there a language you would like to try? A cooking class?

Find some way of volunteering.  For example, a friend volunteers with Childline in East London.  That is very full on and involves doing an overnight shift every two weeks but there must be other things.  Maybe you could volunteer at a gallery.  The Wallace Collection must be close to you.

Is there any sport or physical activity you enjoy?  Maybe find a runners group.  If you are a beginner, look for your nearest Park Run as that is very low key and community-oriented.

Maybe a craft?  Find a knitting or crochet group.  It doesn't really matter if you don't love the activity, it's way to find people you might have something in common with.

If you are not working, how about a part time job if your visa allows it?  It would get you out of the house and talking to people.  I would love to work a few shifts at Daunts books on Marylebone High St every week. Such a lovely vibe. There's one close to you.

You have to be robust finding new friends in a busy city. Push yourself to do something even if you don't feel like it.  Sometimes, it's hard when you are keen on establishing a friendship but the other person isn't for whatever reason (eg too busy, already got a lot of friends).

I have moved to four different countries.  I guarantee if you find people you are happy with then you will care much less about those things that are bugging you.[/quote]

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