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New to Dallas- need advice
Hi there. I recently moved to Dallas, from New York, for a new job. Leaving behind my husband and wonderful puppy. Needless to say the transition has been really difficult, with a temporary apt that is all too quiet and charmless. I'm trying my best to venture out after work, whether it be to the supermarket or to the book store, but I'm finding it hard to meet people. Any suggestions? Of course, matters are complicated by the fact that my husband is searching in earnest for a job down here with little luck, but we're really hoping to start a new life here and make it a permanent home. For those of you who moved from elsewhere, or even if you are a lifelong resident, where would you suggest I go/do to meet some new friends in the area?
Any suggestions are must appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Jes
Re: New to Dallas- need advice
Where is your apt in the metroplex? What are your interests and hobbies? I will say we have a great community of girls on this board and we try to get together and meet up often. So if you're interested in that we would love to meet someone new! The majority of us met on this board, well on The Knot, while planning our weddings so it's not like we were all friends before coming here!
I can understand how you would be lonely! This must be really hard being in a new town without your DH(husband). Stick around, we are pretty cool.
I'm not of much help either, but I highly recommend a Nestie G2G. The girls here are great.
Do you run or cycle or anything like that? Most of the running stores around here have morning and weekend group runs same with the cycle shops. It is a good way to meet a small group of people with the same interests.
Also, my best friend is in a similar situation and she found a Meetup group that was for people with an interest she had and she made some new friends that way.
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I thought of another one. Do you like to volunteer? I volunteer for several organizations and I have met some really great people. Also, is there an organization for your profession? For example, I'm in the Financial Planning Association - because of my career. I have tons of friends through them. I'm also pretty active in the organization. They also provide lots of networking opportunities, so that allows me to meet other people in my field.
You might have went to college far from Texas, since you are from NY, but could your college possibly have an alumni association here? I went to Texas Tech, and we have an alumni association here with monthly events. That idea might be stretch, since you are not from Texas, but I thought I would just throw it out there.
I moved here from New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina and haven't made many friends. I was use to being around a big group of friends (100+) and we had activities planned every weekend.
I have made a few good friends at work but that's it. I don't have much personal time after work and school now but I would be nice to have friends to hang out with from time to time.
My best friend in Arizona finds groups online with the same interest as herself. I am not sure what company she uses.
Good luck
I completely understand how you feel...my dh moved down here last summer and I moved down a month later. We have had a hard time making friends too....I think that it is hard because people have their groups already (college, other mom's etc). I don't post that often on this board because it seems pretty active during the day and I am a teacher.
I really like the area and the housing prices are so much cheaper than the northeast. We moved her from Baltimore, MD and were able to purchase a house. The weather and people are super nice here.
Thanks everyone for your great advice! I am really relieved to know that you guys are a great group and I look forward to meeting you at the next G2G. In addition, I'm trying to go out a bit more, if only to chit chat with the locals (lol) and get a feel for the neighborhoods. I went out with a Realtor yesterday and that was definitely helpful too. Right now I'm in temp housing in The Colony, but I need to find an apt until my husband can move down with a job. So far I'm loving Addison Circle, Frisco and McKinney! I'm excited that there are some adorable neighborhoods and really nice shopping in most towns!
Thanks again for all of your advice!
Jes