I have felt the same in last 2-3 years working in UK. I am a female software engineer working in London and although I am happily married, I have no friends or

I have felt the same in last 2-3 years working in UK. I am a female software engineer working in London and although I am happily married, I have no friends or social circle. It is difficult to hold a conversation (past the first few niceties) with someone who does not belong to your culture/share your background. To add to my woes, I am the only female in my department and am not comfortable to sit with all male colleagues during lunchtime and strike conversation. And I don't drink!