Making friends after moving to a new city | Tips for making friends and putting yourself out there

[@SundayswithJamie]

sharing some tips today on making friends when moving to a new city based on my experience moving from Perth to Melbourne on my own around eight years ago! I know it can be so daunting and challenging so I hope some of these tips help just a little 💓

[@SherrickDuncan]

Are you from Sydney Australia Jamie? I ask because you have that posh cultivated Sydney Australian English accent that I L-O-V-E like (Alicia Hannah Kim Cohra Kai Season 5) & like Nathalie Kelley (The Vampire Diares Siren). So I was thinking you must be from Sydney Australia like them. 😊

[@pammimi]

as someone who's also a bit introverted now, it was so reassuring to hear "you will find your people", 'cause i have heard that being said to me a few times and i couldn't get around it now that i'm all grown up and it's indeed challenging to make friends at this age. this is such a great video, thanks for sharing jamie 🥺🌸

[@SundayswithJamie]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment, so glad to hear it was reassuring! 💓

[@vvwwvvw]

This was so reassuring to watch as I'm planning on moving cities soon (potentially to Melbourne!). Adult friendships definitely feel harder to make and keep but seeing how you've built your community is giving me a lot of hope 🥰

[@SundayswithJamie]

All the best with your upcoming move!! I’m so glad to hear this could be reassuring for you. You got this!! ☺️

[@alexandram]

these are such great tips 💕 I always find it hard to make friends in person during my 20's for some reason but this definitely motivated me. that is so so cute about you and your friend Olga! i agree about social media, I definitely feel like social media is a great way to make friends!

[@SundayswithJamie]

So glad to hear this was motivating Alex! Thank you so much, appreciate you watching! 😍

[@michellestephanie_]

Moving to a new state or city can be so stressful! I moved the first few months of the pandemic and it was a struggle finding friends! Now that I have lived here for 2 1/2 years I feel so much more comfortable and found amazing friends a long the way:) Love how many tips you gave, yes making friends at work can be a bit harder bc of the professional boundary!

[@SundayswithJamie]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing Michelle!! Definitely agree - the beginning can be so difficult

[@KezziesCorner]

i love how you talked about this because im sure that this will support many !!! when i had gone to study abroad i liked staying at the university accommodation as it allowed me to meet my friends there! how lovely that you met your husband there jamie !!! xxx

[@SundayswithJamie]

Aw yes!! So true - I did the same when I studied abroad, was so nice to meet other students. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@AllysonRose]

I’m moving to a new city next month so I loved this video sm!! So cool you met your husband there too! So true that you should take the opportunities at the beginning and yes love that you mentioned exercise classes!

[@SundayswithJamie]

I’m so happy you loved this Ally, thanks so much for watching! 💓 all the best with your upcoming move!!

[@avneet2.0]

Such a thoughtful topic to make a video on!! Also, your smile is contagious!! :)

[@SundayswithJamie]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@georgels1335]

every Sunday I follow your video subscribes to learn English...BTW I just landed in Melbourne

[@markga1333]

These are some good tips.

[@SundayswithJamie]

Thank you!

[@murgihammy]

It's easier to make friends in school..moving to a new city and making friends as a working individual is so tough :((

[@SundayswithJamie]

I completely agree and understand!! I’ve fortunately made really good friends through work who introduced me to their friend circles (but that definitely took time). Keep being patient and putting yourself out there, I know it can be really tough but I’m hopeful the friends will come!💗

[@미미즈]

Love your videos🧡

[@SundayswithJamie]

Thanks so much for always watching! 🥹💓

[@MyPlaces]

Woww😍 Hello from ITALY my friend. Keep it up .I support you 👍+🔔🔔

[@natalieromanoff]

Hi, just wanted to ask is it creepy to approach new people?

[@SundayswithJamie]

Hi Natalie! I really think it depends on the circumstances and how you go about it - e.g. I have approached strangers at the end of a Pilates class or after a class at uni or at a party! If I don’t sense the other person is interested in chatting, I don’t keep going with the convo. I just try to be friendly when approaching new people because they may feel uncomfortable and may not want to be approached which is understandable. Hope that helps

[@natalieromanoff]

@@SundayswithJamie SAME. i try to read off people's body language when asking them out on a date or for friendship. One of my close friends, i made friends with her on a street on a night out 😅 i basically approached her and complimented her and conversation flowed and then decided to hangout next day and then boom we became besties xx

[@SundayswithJamie]

@@natalieromanoff Aw I love that story!! 😍Hahaha I understand tho - I love the random chats on a night out

[@astroboi66]

Can I be your friend?

[@osakameetup]

Join a meetup event. Thank me later

[@jt_rooster3228]

What do you know? To make friends, you only have two options. You dominate or you suck up. You can only have a friendship when two people are unequal.

[@gdaydarlene]

I love this video!!💕 moved to Sydney 2 years ago and i still have no friends 😅 i def agree on how hard it is to make friends at work. Hopefully i’ll have some friends eventually. 🥸

[@SundayswithJamie]

Thanks Darlene! Ah I love Sydney so much, hope you’re enjoying the city! Yesss definitely takes time 💓

[@bearclaire]

Do yiu have any hobbies or interests. Like you could take art classes, or join a book club , a walking group, a cooking class you name it. Maybe you can meet some friends that way?