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Some Advice
Hi, so I'm Traviling a bit in Australia and I've found better friends here instead of my hometown and I'm worried I that I'll lose everyone here and I won't be capable of creating new freinds
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Hi @anonymous45
I have also moved away from my hometown, and felt the same worry as you that I won't be able to make new friends.
I would agree with @mw24 , the confidence that you gain by travelling can be a big boost that can be helpful when you are making friends. If you are brave and independent enough to travel in unfamiliar places, you are also brave enough to introduce yourself to new people and build friendships. You will also have so many cool stories to share with people, which is a great way to start friendships!!
It also sounds like you have learnt more about what you want from friends while travelling. That can also be helpful in making new friends because you know what to look for and can continue to make better friends.
I am sure you will continue to have a great time, and best of luck making new friends 😊
Hello @anonymous45,
It’s good to hear that you have managed to made some good friends on your trip to Australia and it’s definitely nerve-wrecking to hear that you might end up losing them in the process.
I feel you, I have gone off to Australia to study as well and had made some wonderful friends along the way, as I have just finished my Honours, I am also in a critical moment of my life where I might have to go interstate or back home for a while if my Masters application doesn’t pull through.
In any case, I feel like there are still many people ways in which you can keep yourself all connected even in-person communication is not an option, when back in my home country for the holidays, I was still able to chat with my friends back in Australia, making sure that our friendships are still alive and kicking, making sure to plan things out when I eventually return ( or in this case when you travel again).
Recently, one of the friends that I had made in Australia has permanently moved back home to her hometown as well, but me and friend ( we are in a group), still managed to engage quite well with her about different phases she is going through as well as how she is going throughout, while also looking for opportunities where me and my friend get to travel to see her in the future.
Overall, it is rather daunting to be in this situation but I feel that as long as you engage yourself with them well, you guys could surely keep blossoming for years and years to come, good luck 🙌, you got this!
Hey @anonymous45 , it is so cool that you've been doing some travelling and met so many great people along the way. I can see how tough it is that you and your new friends are all from different places.
Are/were you able to exchange contact details with your new friends? Although texting and calling people isn't as fun as hanging out in person, it can be a great way to stay in touch whilst you're in different places.
In regard to your worry about being incapable of creating new friends, it actually sounds like your travelling has been very beneficial in addressing this worry! Does that make sense to you? From my perspective, it sounds like you're really capable of meeting new people and forming strong connections with them, which is awesome! I understand how scary it can be to form new friendships, so it always helps me to remind myself that I've done it before and I can do it again. Does this sound like something that would be helpful to remind yourself?