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The Move Abroad Coach Podcast
#160 Evan Has More Friends Than Me (And Why That Made Me Realize I'm Lonely)
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I'm getting really personal in this one. After 13 years of living abroad, moving to Spain with my husband and daughter, and having multiple team members living in the same city... I still felt lonely. And I didn't know how to admit it.
In this completely unscripted episode, I share what it's actually been like coming back to Málaga after being gone for three months, diving straight into bootcamp mode, and realizing that my business manager Evan had built this entire social life while I was gone… and I was jealous.
I talk about the moment I finally admitted to Evan that I felt left out and lonely, and what happened when I did. Spoiler: he told me he felt lonely too, even with all those friends. And that conversation changed everything.
What I cover:
- Why loneliness can happen even when you move abroad with a partner or family
- The scary moment I asked Evan to introduce me to his friends (and why it felt so awkward)
- How I forced myself to reach out to three people I'd only met once or twice (and what happened)
- Why we hold ourselves back from being vulnerable about loneliness
- The difference between locals and other expats when it comes to building community
- How admitting "I have no friends" at a meetup actually helped me make friends
- My "big asks" practice and how asking for what you need (even socially) is worth the discomfort
The big lesson: Loneliness abroad isn't a sign you made the wrong choice. It's a sign you're human. And the solution isn't going back home, it's reaching out.
This episode is raw, honest, and probably the most vulnerable I've been on the podcast. If you've ever felt lonely (or you're worried you will when you move), this one's for you.
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Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next:
#101 Enneagram & Moving Abroad: How Personality Shapes the Experience with Coach Lee Milligan (mentioned in the episode)
#132 Moving Abroad Alone, With a Partner, or With Kids: Which Is Actually Harder?
#140 Three Months In… Are We Still Loving Málaga?
#49 How to Make Friends and Meet People Abroad