Kristiansand
No
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Yes, I speak the language now, good enough to be communicate. I learned the language while here.
No, because I had moved from Belgium to the US 30 years ago with no problems. I was quite a bit younger then. I had absolutely no problems getting integrated with the American culture.
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I am still in it, 2 years after the move. I feel I have to give up my own identity to be able to fit in.
I am still in the irritation-to-anger stage. I feel I have to give up my own identity and personal creativity and freedom to be able to fit in
I am still angry and depressed. I have also gained 20 lbs.
I moved here to be with my Norwegian husband. I cannot say I appreciate much about Norway.
Finding friends.
Not yet.
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It`s sad you can`t fit in and feel you are welcome in my country. I know many people have a problem to feel they are welcome here, specially in the beginning. Many Noregian think at least those from abroad should learn the language. And they don`t know that Norwegian is a very difficult language to learn for many nations. But also many people coming from another country are not open minded to learn our culture. And that is a part of moving to another country and should be exiting and interesting. I hope you will enjoy your Norwegian life better after a while. Try think about what is better here than in Belgium.. something is better :-) And try take action to speak with people, most of us will welcome you when they get to know you. I know you are struggling, but don´t give up. We can seem a bit locked, but many of us like people from foreign countries and think its interesting :-) Maybe you ahve met wrong persons? :-)
laika100Hi, sound like your not having a great time. Well I'm a 45 year old female born in Norway but left at 22. I'm now moving back to Kristiansand mainly to give my son a better childhood ect. But I'm absolutely dreading it, I feel more Scottish than Norwegian, I dont like the language and I do think people are rude and I should know cause I am Norwegian. Anyway I'm moving in 4 weeks and I would love to meet lots of English speaking people. So get in touch if you want.
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