Hello all!!

Im 22 year old female, like the usual things girls my age like doing. Just moved to the area thou, and would like to meet others similar to myself.

Any ideas?? :)

hey there,

i was 21 when i first moved to sheffield, long story. i'm not gonna tell you that it is easy because it isnt really - depends how you approach it.
I was fortunate enough to move into a house with a bunch of students, and got to know them well - not to mention getting to know their friends well.

But since they have all left uni and moved on - i find myself almost back at square one. I know a few ppl in sheffield, but as is the case, they all have girlfriends/boyfriends, so going out is a nightmare!!

There are things you can do - but it depends on your ability to be outgoing and the amount of free time on your hands. What brings you to Sheffield?

Well its definately not the choice of many to move here! I hate it here and have done since i was 18 i'd like to move somewhere else but at the moment im quite financially embarassed, never the less tho i am sure someone out here will make a nice drinking buddy for yer,dabler!!!!:thumbsup:

Good Luck, also here at the forum we do meet up so maybe if you popped along to one of the meets you may meet someone u like and bond with.:)

well, basically I finsihed uni and got a job up this way. Also my boyfriend was moving with me and he is from sheffield.

So i go out with his friends, but I'm getting sick of 'boys nights out'!!Lol!!! Althought this is sort of a good thing, it is also bad as he has all his mates and family around and thus kinda end up on my tod!!

I think I need to make my own way and make my own mates! I like to be indepdent and I'm finding it very frustrating, moving from somewhere where I had loads of mates around me all the time!

Originally posted by NutroniC
Well its definately not the choice of many to move here! I hate it here and have done since i was 18 i'd like to move somewhere else but at the moment im quite financially embarassed, never the less tho i am sure someone out here will make a nice drinking buddy for yer,dabler!!!!:thumbsup:

Good Luck, also here at the forum we do meet up so maybe if you popped along to one of the meets you may meet someone u like and bond with.:)

why do u hate it?

Where would you like to move o Nutronic??

How comes you dont like it??

thats the prob with students, most of them move back 'home' after a couple of years!!

Well I said 18 when i meant 19...anyway!

Well it started 2 years ago today when my mum's life was taken by the hands of another which really upset me and to this very day I have never been able to get over it, also I dont like the way that the city is ran by the so called government. Rent increases for one, this seems to happen at least 3 times a year for me that aint much of an issue as I am doing voluntary work as most of u know for radio but when the time comes and I get a paid job, how will i and most other afford to live in the city.

My reasons for not liking Sheffield are my opinions, which means you may not agree with me but it is my own opinion.:rolleyes:

I'm very soory to hear about your mum NutroniC!!!

I see where you coming from about rents and stuff, but I have just moved from another city and it is exactly the same there. I guess it is due to people wanted to move back into towns and cities!

Everyone is entitled to their views and feelings! Although the grass is always greener. Dont blame these feelings on sheffield, think is more of a whole country thing??

I've only been in Sheffield for a couple of months, so maybe I just done know yet!!

Still sorry to hear about your mum!!!

xxxxx

Where have you moved from dibler?

Nottingham

You always lived in Sheffiled?

Originally posted by dabler81
Nottingham

You always lived in Sheffiled?

Yep born 'n bred luv :D


Why not come in the chatroom there are loadsa people from here in there just click the link at the top of the page.

although i am back in my native city, I lived in another city for 4 years. it was ok with house mates e.t.c but to really get to know join local groups. there is a good local walking group (sounds crap but is really good, with good socials and walks in the peak district with pub stops!). the group is aimed at the 20 and 30 year olds.


www.sheffieldwalkinggroup.org.uk

have a look. salsa dancing classes on a tues at the forum is good also!

Originally posted by dabler81
Nottingham

You moved from Nottingham? I was considering moving there before I came to Sheffield... I've only been up here since July, so I was in the same boat as you!! If you ever want to meet up for a drink after work or something send me a PM! There's usually a couple of us'll meet if there's a beer involved!! Hope you are enjoying sunny sheffield!

Sounds awfully familiar this thread..

I've actually returned to the area after first living here for 4 years then moving away for 18 months with a serious girlfriend. That, sadly, came to an end in the past 2 months. So, I'm now back in Sheff' and in much the same boat as others, ie: know a few people but made the age old mistake of losing touch because I was so in lurve.. Gah! *cries of fool!*

So, yeah.. it's never easy to start out meeting people but my approach so far is to rejoin my local diving club, sign up at the local gym and start looking for a little part time work just to get out and meet people a little more.

The latter is necessary though because I'm self employed, working from home, so I don't really meet anyone on a normal day.. getting my assets out into the world and remembering how to communicate without saying things like "LOL" is important :)

Well I came here a couple of years ago with (then) long term b/f. Not b/f any longer.
I was also Nottingham born and bred - with a few years of Lincolnshire thrown in the middle somewhere.

Is difficult in completely new place as you haven't got networks of people like you have when growing up.
Drop us a line if u wanna chat.
:thumbsup:

Come & join in with us - we're perfect for those people new to Sheffield or who just find themselves in the situation of wanting to meet some new friends.

Check out our website at

www.spicesyorks.com

Everyone would be most welcome & soon you'll be out & about doing lots of things with a big new circle of friends.

Originally posted by NutroniC
Well I said 18 when i meant 19...anyway!

Well it started 2 years ago today when my mum's life was taken by the hands of another which really upset me and to this very day I have never been able to get over it, also I dont like the way that the city is ran by the so called government. Rent increases for one, this seems to happen at least 3 times a year for me that aint much of an issue as I am doing voluntary work as most of u know for radio but when the time comes and I get a paid job, how will i and most other afford to live in the city.

My reasons for not liking Sheffield are my opinions, which means you may not agree with me but it is my own opinion.:rolleyes:
Steve excuse my ignorance but have you had any form of counselling for the above? I'm sure the police would have advised to but have you been?

I would highly recommend speaking to people about it; although I realise it is a very personal and painful experience but talking to a qualified counsellor or psychiatrist could help.

Just a though for you mate.

Hello,

Thanks for the support. Its nice to know others who are or who have been in the same situation. lol (joke- martin s)

Its also hard as i do work a lot of hours which makes it difficult to meet more people.

Still very open to any suggestions!

Can pm me if you prefer!

Originally posted by dabler81
Hello,

Thanks for the support. Its nice to know others who are or who have been in the same situation. lol (joke- martin s)
Well they do say misery loves company ;)

Originally posted by DaBouncer
Steve excuse my ignorance but have you had any form of counselling for the above? I'm sure the police would have advised to but have you been?

I would highly recommend speaking to people about it; although I realise it is a very personal and painful experience but talking to a qualified counsellor or psychiatrist could help.

Just a though for you mate.

eh!??, do u mean me????

Originally posted by Steve1974
eh!??, do u mean me????

No he is refering to Nutronic, whose name is also Steve.

ps. check your email

Nomme

Nutronic, your comments were pretty negative. There is something going on there that may benefit from being addressed as DaBouncer mentioned.

Life can be tough but people are tougher, if you know what I mean!

Well this is the 7th time I've moved town/city in about 9 years... (jobs and studenting) and I have to say Sheffield is one of the friendliest places so far, much better than Hemel Hempstead for example! It's always difficult meeting new people but I've found that if you work hard at it then you'll get there. I've talked to random strangers on clubs before now and have made friends that way. Also have made friends through clubs and stuff like that, just talk a lot, to a lot of people - don't be shy and try new things. Never leaving the house will rarely be very successful.