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Is it easy making friends in NYC?

Stephanie Katz's picture
 By Stephanie Katz - Posted on
13 April 2011
Moving with my boyfriend - "the American" to New York City in two months. I can barely bring myself to buy boxes let alone imagine leaving my friends and family. Are there any British expats who could give any advice about making friends in Manhattan. I've heard the people are nasty, brutish and short; which sounds pretty much like London, so I'm not intimidated - I'm just wondering how to meet that first person and get the social circle growing. Thanks!
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It's definitely not EASY making friends in NYC - but I think that goes for most places - it's not really specific to the city and it's inhabitants. Like you, I moved from Wales and left loads of friends and family back home. When I moved here with my partner I ended up spending oodles of time with him and his friends and I really started to miss female company. I finally joined the Big Apple Brits group - something I def recommend; they run an assortment of events and always seem to be sponsorting little occassions that remind you of home. 

The other thing you can do - I know this sounds strange - is to get a dog. You'll be surprised how many people will just up and start a conversation with you. There's even places in the city where you can rent one of these furry friends for the day if you don't feel like you have the time or space to manage something more permanent.

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