Thank you so much for your kind words!

I’m sorry you haven’t found your people yet. It’s hard to know if the problem with finding friends is because it’s a natural part of aging and would have been difficult anywhere, or if it’s specific to not fitting in with the country itself. I will say, having spent a lot of time in California, the sprawl doesn’t help. So definitely not uncommon even for citizens (unfortunately!). Do you otherwise like California?

And to your suggestion: yes, I think I might look at San Diego and surrounds. I used to live in the Bay Area, and I think I’m OK with not returning to it. One can only take so many tech parks in their lives :)

Thank you kindly. I really, one of these days, would like to take a break between jobs, but yes it does seem like I’ll need to secure one before moving back to the US. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Thank you! Colorado might be interesting.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with the same dating limitations. Hope things sort out for you.

I thought about this early on, but the idea of going to a new, third place is not exciting to me. Immigrating the first time took a lot out of me – I don’t think I’m of the personality where I want to do that many times in my life. It’s also getting to the age where starting over is just tiring, not exciting.