Any other Americans in England?

[lovely36]

Dh is English so I've been in England for two years. I'm actually Mexican but lived in England my whole life. I'm having a little bit of a difficult time inter grating with English people as everything is so different. Sense of humour, the way we talk, mannerism. Everything! Anyone else an American or Mexican in England??

I'm from California originally, grew up in a very culturally blended environment (cousins grew up in Mexico, my mum speaks several languages, the choir I was in growing up regularly sang in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Tagalog). I spent about six months in the UK doing various work/study programmes before moving here in 2014.

I came to the UK by way of Scotland, have been in the home counties for three and change years now. DH is English and we continue to enjoy learning about our differences. Even after all these years! Our most recent discovery was the different tunes for Christmas carols...you'd think I'd've noticed it before now!

That said, it can definitely be difficult. Especially if you don't have a support network. I've had a hard time since moving south, as where I was living in Scotland was much more blended, compared to where we are in England, which is much more homogenous. I don't have much to say besides I feel you. Keep at it, it takes time, and it's not a matter of changing who you are completely, but finding the ways to blend yourself and this new culture!

Yes, me! Also moved for an English husband. More settled as time goes by, but it’s not easy to start over. We’re expecting our first child and I’ve found myself a lot more homesick lately.

I meant to say I grew up in America my whole life.(California) it's very difficult. Didn't think I'd miss America this much! I'm glad I'm not the only american here.. I find it difficult to bond with people in England. Theyre nice but as far as anyone tying to actually be my friend hasn't happened. Maybe because of the way I speak is so different? And humour, everything. Oh I'm so homesick

@Kescilly I had my son a year ago! So being a new mom here with no family has been a little bit difficult. My best wishes to you!

@lovely36 I’m from the Midwest but lived in California for a few years. You must be missing the weather!

How have you tried meeting friends so far? Are there local groups you can join? Things for moms, or maybe something on Meetup? Do you have any hobbies?

I find that people here are a bit more reserved and take longer to warm up. So it might simply take longer to make good friends. Hang in there! I definitely understand the struggle.