I'm a Spanish person living in the Netherlands for already almost 9 years. In one hand at some point in these last years, I started to feel like I don't belong in Spain anymore, and on the other hand, I think I'll never feel fully integrated in NL. Any thoughts? Advice? Someone feeling the same?

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[–] 5 points 3 months ago

You are definitely not alone, my friend.

Born in Portugal, but due to some traumatic events and childhood traumas, I don’t like living there. And just don’t fit in with their personality and lifestyle.

I live in the UK for 10 years now and honestly I like it here, and feel much better here than my home country.

Try having some local friends and reflect how you can integrate more. It doesn’t need to be a a big change. Just small changes.

Funny enough, there is a Portuguese singer that sings: “… I am well where I am not …”

I guess it’s the case for me, you and many people.

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