Hey guys. I’m 25F. I was raised in the Middle East, Dubai/Bahrain and have had a fabulous life there. I moved to italy a couple of years ago and loved it way more than I liked the Middle East. It started to feel like home there. I’m a national of a horrible weak country so I don’t have the option to just pack my bags up and move.
My husband is American so I moved to America about 4 days ago but am finding it extremely hard to adjust. I’ve travelled here before but have not loved it as much so moving here permanently has been extremely challenging. I keep crying everyday no matter what I do, I’m struggling to adapt and fit in.
Any advice to overcome this?
You’re experiencing culture shock. Most everything is different. It can be difficult to adapt and understand. When my wife and I first immigrated from the U.S. to Italy, the first year was extremely difficult for me. Everything I did it life was different. Shopping, banking, the work culture, obtaining services, doing business and even the language. Many times I asked myself what have I done? One day I will go back home. That was 25 years ago. Now I only return to the U.S. for weddings and funerals. I love it here now and have no plans to return. It takes time to acclimate to so much change. Give it time. It will get better.