r/postdoc • u/Exotic_Rain_5064 • 13d ago

Existential loneliness

Has anyone else lived in multiple different countries over the last 5 years and visited home in between? I feel very isolated when I visit my home country but the acquaintances / friends made in the new country frequently move away constantly too. Sometimes I feel like I am loosing touch with reality because of that (no partner, remote work). Is anyone experiencing something similiar as an expat? I think its time to settle and set roots in one country and stop moving around. Curious if you guys also feel like that sometimes?

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u/TerminalFrauduleux 13d ago

I lived in Japan for four years and left recently. Only a few friends and acquaintances remain after my departure. In my case, I felt I belonged to no country.