NewCityNoFriends
@newcitynofriends.bsky.social
Helping expats build social circles like startups build scale.
Substack - https://connectionswitheric.substack.com
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TRTNGcSoM65IkFqpi7dV5
Substack - https://connectionswitheric.substack.com
Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0TRTNGcSoM65IkFqpi7dV5
Agree 100%
It's a very difficult time in one's life. It could take months or even years to get over.
#recentlydivorced
It's a very difficult time in one's life. It could take months or even years to get over.
#recentlydivorced
October 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Agree 100%
It's a very difficult time in one's life. It could take months or even years to get over.
#recentlydivorced
It's a very difficult time in one's life. It could take months or even years to get over.
#recentlydivorced
they used to give out free cheese at the grocery store?
October 1, 2025 at 12:37 PM
they used to give out free cheese at the grocery store?
At first, Bumble felt exciting.
You’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization it was a waste of time.
#datingapps
You’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization it was a waste of time.
#datingapps
September 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
At first, Bumble felt exciting.
You’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization it was a waste of time.
#datingapps
You’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization it was a waste of time.
#datingapps
the pronouns 😂
September 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
the pronouns 😂
nice pic Sean!
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
nice pic Sean!
That perfectly describes Bucharest this past weekend
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
That perfectly describes Bucharest this past weekend
LOL
For me at first, Bumble felt exciting.
By week 6, it felt like a black hole.
Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
Wishing you the best of luck!
For me at first, Bumble felt exciting.
By week 6, it felt like a black hole.
Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
Wishing you the best of luck!
September 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
LOL
For me at first, Bumble felt exciting.
By week 6, it felt like a black hole.
Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
Wishing you the best of luck!
For me at first, Bumble felt exciting.
By week 6, it felt like a black hole.
Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
Wishing you the best of luck!
my 5 yr old little girl would dig it : )
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
my 5 yr old little girl would dig it : )
Well you gotta get those energy levels up Courtney : )
Yea, I prefer small groups of 8 to 12 people. Anything larger and it's harder to orchestrate connections.
Yea, I prefer small groups of 8 to 12 people. Anything larger and it's harder to orchestrate connections.
September 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Well you gotta get those energy levels up Courtney : )
Yea, I prefer small groups of 8 to 12 people. Anything larger and it's harder to orchestrate connections.
Yea, I prefer small groups of 8 to 12 people. Anything larger and it's harder to orchestrate connections.
Excellent advice!
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Excellent advice!
butterscotch anything is a red flag, lol
September 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
butterscotch anything is a red flag, lol
Good tips. When it comes to 'talking with your kids', I feel it depends on their ages. My kids are ages 5 and 8. And I don't feel the need to tell them I am going on a date. That would open up a can of questions I'm not ready to answer, lol
September 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Good tips. When it comes to 'talking with your kids', I feel it depends on their ages. My kids are ages 5 and 8. And I don't feel the need to tell them I am going on a date. That would open up a can of questions I'm not ready to answer, lol
One night I asked myself:
“Is this my new normal? Going on Bumble dates 3x a week?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#LifeAfterDivorce #socialconnection
“Is this my new normal? Going on Bumble dates 3x a week?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#LifeAfterDivorce #socialconnection
September 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
One night I asked myself:
“Is this my new normal? Going on Bumble dates 3x a week?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#LifeAfterDivorce #socialconnection
“Is this my new normal? Going on Bumble dates 3x a week?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#LifeAfterDivorce #socialconnection
Lol...
At first, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
At first, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
September 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Lol...
At first, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
At first, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
Dating apps are Vegas for your thumbs.
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#lifeafterdivorce
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#lifeafterdivorce
September 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Dating apps are Vegas for your thumbs.
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#lifeafterdivorce
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#lifeafterdivorce
To raising strong, curious, and wonderful kids despite being a divorced parent 👊
September 28, 2025 at 8:58 AM
To raising strong, curious, and wonderful kids despite being a divorced parent 👊
lol....one night I asked myself:
“Is this my new normal? Bumble dates & Seinfeld reruns?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#lifeafterdivorce
“Is this my new normal? Bumble dates & Seinfeld reruns?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#lifeafterdivorce
September 28, 2025 at 5:44 AM
lol....one night I asked myself:
“Is this my new normal? Bumble dates & Seinfeld reruns?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#lifeafterdivorce
“Is this my new normal? Bumble dates & Seinfeld reruns?”
The answer was hell no.
I canceled Bumble.
Started hosting cocktail nights & game nights instead.
Connection > swiping.
#lifeafterdivorce
lol....at first, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingapps
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingapps
September 28, 2025 at 5:43 AM
lol....at first, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingapps
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingapps
Lol...dating apps are Vegas for your thumbs.
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#singledad
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#singledad
September 28, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Lol...dating apps are Vegas for your thumbs.
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#singledad
Swipe left. Swipe right. Jackpot—she likes tennis too.
But after 7 dates, I realized: I wasn’t looking for love.
I was looking for distraction.
#singledad
Understand how you feel.
At first after divorce, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
At first after divorce, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
September 28, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Understand how you feel.
At first after divorce, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
At first after divorce, dating apps felt exciting.
By week 6, they felt like a black hole.
Netflix binges. Late-night chats. Pointless dates.
The lesson? Freedom without a plan just becomes wasted time.
#datingafterdivorce
Free time after separation is like a new credit card.
At first, you’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization: I was just distracting myself.
#divorcedlife
At first, you’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization: I was just distracting myself.
#divorcedlife
September 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Free time after separation is like a new credit card.
At first, you’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization: I was just distracting myself.
#divorcedlife
At first, you’re buzzing—swipe, swipe, swipe.
But then the bill comes due.
Mine looked like 7 bad Bumble dates and the realization: I was just distracting myself.
#divorcedlife
what were some of the tips they gave you?
September 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
what were some of the tips they gave you?
I left 5 years ago and have no desire to move back. Here in Romania, there is much better work/life balance, it's safer (no guns allowed), and less anxiety compared to back home.
September 26, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I left 5 years ago and have no desire to move back. Here in Romania, there is much better work/life balance, it's safer (no guns allowed), and less anxiety compared to back home.
Totally agree. I recently separated from my wife and began using a dating app for the first time. I've gone on several dates within a short time. And while I thought this would be fun, it wasn't. It became a black hole for my time and energy.
#sociallife #lifeafterdivorce
#sociallife #lifeafterdivorce
September 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Totally agree. I recently separated from my wife and began using a dating app for the first time. I've gone on several dates within a short time. And while I thought this would be fun, it wasn't. It became a black hole for my time and energy.
#sociallife #lifeafterdivorce
#sociallife #lifeafterdivorce
Those look good Kevin. Here in Bucharest, I miss frozen waffles and my Topo Chico I used to get back in Texas #expatlife
September 25, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Those look good Kevin. Here in Bucharest, I miss frozen waffles and my Topo Chico I used to get back in Texas #expatlife