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> As someone who has moved to SE Asia (Vietnam) and is 'only' 45 How did you cope with the loss of (connection to) friends/acquaintances/possibilities/family/c

> As someone who has moved to SE Asia (Vietnam) and is 'only' 45 How did you cope with the loss of (connection to) friends/acquaintances/possibilities/family/children? They can't be dead with 45.

matz1 8y ago
You build new connection.
- latchkey 8y ago
  ^^^ This. Even better is that you learn about new cultures and ways of thinking. Maybe it is selfish, but I'm getting to experience so much more out of life than I ever have before. My dad and a few friends have come to visit me. I can and have gone back to visit friends. But the reality is that you do make new connections and communities. No different than moving to a different state, except the flight is longer. I will add that the thought of retiring to a hotel chain is awful. For even less money, you can retire to a nice house in the countryside of SE Asia (not that far away from anything really) and hire a local for 24/7 care. Again, not for every one, but in my particular case I'm super happy with my choice.
- TimTheTinker 8y ago
  Other expats? Or learn Vietnamese and make friends with locals?
  - matz1 8y ago
    Whatever you prefer.