I know that you probably want to maintain your privacy, but you just missed a good opportunity here to make friends via HN. You should say what state&#x2F;city you&#x27;re in, and you might be surprised at how welcoming people can be.<p>I was in a slightly similar situation in the late 90&#x27;s when we moved from Florida to western NY.  My wife was from this area, but I didn&#x27;t know anyone.  I made a few neighbor&#x2F;friends, but it was tough because my wife hadn&#x27;t been back home for many years and we had our own small business (no work acquaintances).  I ended up learning to play ice hockey and joined a local group of guys that play pick-up every Sunday morning (we go for coffee afterwards and discuss whatever for a couple of hours).  Long story short: I&#x27;ve known them for over a decade and they&#x27;re now all like brothers to me.<p>It&#x27;s tough to join groups when you don&#x27;t know anyone.  But, don&#x27;t sell yourself short.  Many people find it interesting that I&#x27;ve lived over a decade in 3 different US states, so you&#x27;re practically Christopher Columbus in comparison. Oftentimes the things that we find the most boring about ourselves are exactly that which makes us the most interesting to others.<p>Good luck !