My Social Life in Sweden | Life in Sweden
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Here is how I got out of loneliness. I went to the local football club and told them my situation (sick pension and lonely), and asked them if I could help out or join a team. I ended up working there as a voluntary and play some football in their lowest tier team. Which mostly consist of people who want to play for fun.
But basically, I ended up finding some friends and a lot of casual friends.
So my tip would be, find your interest and go for it.
It"s no different in Sweden than in the other Nordic countries, we are a bit more reserved as a rule and don't make friends unless we really want to. Friendships are started in childhood, schools, education, through hobbies, sports, common intrests, work, mutual friends, partners and so on. Not out on the street with strangers, as a rule. People can be more or less social, more or less inclusive/inviting, it all depends on situation and connection. You have to have a real connection and put time and effort in, It"s probably going to take some time in most cases. But some just click, you can't plan, just be open and see if there is something to build on or not. Do what fits in your life, if you find a friend on the way - bonus! Don't force yourself on peopple, that will never work, that scares of Swedes, if you feel needy or clingy. If you have something "cool" going on, they will probably find you interesting. So just relax and work on your skillsets / hobbies. Be a magnet, instead of chasing people to make friends. But it's all about YOU being active, just not approaching strangers just to make friends. That could feel creepy, desperate and not genuine. Be lagom, independent and kind and sooner or later you will find a friend or two, and they can introduce you to more people.
I absolutely agree! Beautifully said! 🫶🏻
Hej! Tack for sharing. I hope you are having a great day!
Thank you! :)
I think it's easier to make contact outside big cities.
Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏻😊
LinkedIn really worked?! I’ll be damned 😆 I’m glad you keep thriving here 😊
The idea of that it’s hard to get to know swedes or Scandinavians is a bit of a myth. It’s not entirely up to people around you to invite you into their sphere, it’s also up to you. People who struggle to get to know people in Scandinavia will struggle to meet people elsewhere too. There is absolutely no problem getting to know people and making friends if you’re inviting and show interest on a healthy level. Feeling happy about life and yourself is also fundamental for a good social life.
Well said! 🥰 🙏🏻
Nah disagree. But ewch to their own!
Interesting how many of your friends were also expats in places! I'll have to try that. I have a couple of work friends but need to find a way to connect with people that have similar interests.
Yes... Sweden is no exception. Maybe it's just me :P
Interesting video. That mysterious friend at the end, may I ask where is she from?
She is from Latvia :)
@LivingSwedish that's cool. It sounds like success story
Have you started going vacation with your friends?
Hi 😊 do you think is it possible for a single mom with a 7 y.o. to survive with an average salary considering high living cost? Thank you
Surviving? Yes ;) Especially if you live in a smaller town or the countryside.
Depends on age, family, work situation. When you're young everything is fun hanging out with friends. Then comes the small children phase, a house, cars etc in the hamster wheel keeping up with the neighbors. After a few years comes the divorce, when she takes the kids, half your assets and goodbye. After 40 you're history in both the dating and work markets. If you're lucky you'll keep your job until 50, which is the peak. Then it's a slow wait for the end with declining health, after which everybody will forget you quickly.
That was a negative reflection on life!
everyday is new， life has so many new friends to make, regardless of your age, Sweden or not, who cares?
@@JohnCederdahl Perhaps, but true. 100 years from now, nobody will care that we even existed, just as we don't care about people 100 years ago. So forget about legacy and enjoy life while you can. Kind of liberating.
Yes.. dont take stereotypes of swedes to serious.. under the skin one is only a human!
Its this that the human species is social animals, we like to be accepted as an indvidual or family in any kind of group that one can call friends!
In anyway, living in a "radhusområde", its often a benefit for familys with children, becuse they was planed for that!
And then the children gonna get friends in kindergarten, school or in the area.. wich force there parents to be social with other parents!
On top of that.. whatabout close friends.. its probably the same in the whole world, it take time and one is often closer to those one grown up with, sharing years of experience? So moving to another country is like starting "life 2.0"!
Do Swedes think it would have been the same in Sweden 100 years ago? I mean I have never been to Sweden. But I have a theory - perhaps completely wrong - that people in the West are generally just more socially lazy without even realizing it due to the comforts of modern life. It may have been that 100 years ago people were more interdependent and more sociable out of necessity and its not as necessary to be sociable and make friends nowadays. Obviously, there weren't people travelling around the world to such a great extent as todays and there are obviously differences in people's personality from one nation to another; but i hear often that in one country or another its hard to make friends - how do we know it is nothing innately cultural but just social laziness and other demographic reasons (such as smaller families, etc). And I am not judging anyone, I am no better in this respect than anyone.
I've never really thought about it but it totally make sense that this could be a thing. Especially with today's technology we feel we have connections and don't need so much real-life connections but we need them. We always needed connection with other people and it's certainly a challenge in our society no matter which country we live in. Thanks for sharing!
@@LivingSwedish Thanks :) Yes I forgot to mention technology which is another big factor.
Wtf are you talking about, social life in Sweden!? Is there oxygen on Mars???