| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/29/2008 4:38:59 AM | | I've been thinking about moving up north of perth... up to some of the towns on the coast. I was just wondering how single people find it, living in towns. Is it a lonely existence or are there a lot of local activities to keep you busy?... is there any opportunities to find someone or are the new singles in town, snapped up before you get a chance? | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/29/2008 4:49:18 AM | | If you have a particular place in mind, try googling it. Many cities/non-capital cities, have dedicated websites with all sorts of info on them. Mostly for tourists I imagine, but still useful info none the less. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/29/2008 5:05:14 AM | but its always different for tourists... i have lived in small towns for 2 months or so as a part of work ... that was a while back before renting movies was big and people tended to be involved in sport in smaller towns..
but i suppose you're right... i could get a book from the library on it | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/29/2008 5:20:57 AM | I think there are a lot of northern towns full of mining employees now and the men would outnumber the women by an awesome amount. (thinks...why dont I move there then?) Housing is at a premium in some towns ie its hard to find and expensive when you do.
Depending on how far north you go and how big the town is would make a difference in whats available. I've lived most of my life in a country town and sport (training and game days) and going to the pub (or church, if you're that way inclined) are the main public activities apart from going round to mates places.
I'm inclined to think waxing your chest would be as effective and probably less painful. That was a joke!! I'm not in favour of chest waxing. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/29/2008 8:36:16 AM | | I just had a female friend move south of Perth looking for a man. She used to live in Perth but said there were too many single women to compete against there. I guess everyone has different views on this. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 5:59:36 AM |
I just had a female friend move south of Perth looking for a man. She used to live in Perth but said there were too many single women to compete against there. I guess everyone has different views on this.
That's because all the men have move to Brisbane/Gold Coast. There is such an over supply of horney 24-38 year old men here, it's not funny. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 6:08:10 AM | | It's like that song —"you don't want anyone , you don't want anyone , and you tell me , this is paradise , open your eyes up " . But then I have been ta surfers paradise for awhile . | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 6:10:01 AM | You worry me Guru,
It doesn't seem right that a young fit guy should be lonely. I see on your profile that you have very restrictive mail settings. Perhaps you could widen your field a bit by taking off some of the restrictions and extending the distance. 75 miles is nothing. I've driven over the Nullabor a couple of times to see friends in SA and I'm sure you would be able to drive further than 75 miles if you thought there was someone special at the other end.
I would have said this privately in an email but I dont fit your restrictions. Fair enough, since I'm too old for you but surely there are some nice chicks in your age group who might be looking for email (for a start) or any of the other things apart from long term. And you're missing out on getting to know them by not allowing them to contact you.
Cheers | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 6:43:43 AM | That comment about the lack of males in Perth is a relative thing.... although there might be some truth to it recently because of the number of people who have gone north for mining..
Is there really a lot of women out and about in the pubs and clubs? I dont get out that much so all I remember is wall to wall guys in pubs...I remember the country pubs to be much the same..
and to julianx... we all have our dreams ...as unrealistic as some of them are | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 7:01:20 AM | I am south of Perth and as you can see from my profile, there are no other users on this site from where I live.
Yes it is lonely out here, and the chances of finding someone to love is absolutely remote. Country towns are communities and everyone knows everyone! They know what most of us have for breakfast!
I am talking about where I live, as I have not ventured far from here, but in other rural towns, such as Bunbury, there may be more possibilities. But in my opinion, Bunbury is not really a rural town anymore. It is more like a city now.
My best advice to you is don't go looking for love, let love come to you. Be patient and it will happen. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 7:26:18 AM | | Thanks for the advice..but I'm not planning to go anywhere for love. I'd do it for lifestyle. I dont particularly like Perth. Its got some great natural features but there's nothing here but a lot of people....but i wouldnt move in the hope of finding someone. I'm not that desperate really. And I'd disagree with you about not looking. I think love comes quicker to those who look around for it.. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 6:02:50 PM | Personally I dont think it matters where you are....Trust me, some days, Geelong is the loneliest place on earth......like today....where does a single 40 odd women go to meet someone nice ? or just to socialise with people ?...mmmm my only consolation for living in Geelong ............................................................................................................. that we thrashed the shite out of Essendon yesterday!!!
Back to back my friends !!! | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 3/30/2008 9:07:28 PM | I agree Pookiespal, I worked in Melbourne CBD area for approx 2 yrs after my marriage ended and I felt like the loneliest gal in the city.... I was so "not used" to walking down the street and knowing everyone as I did when I lived in a country town outside of Brissy (before the shift to Vic)
I am back up in the Sunshine State now and living just near Bribie Island with the Pumicestone Passage "literally" at my back door so I go walking along the beach every day ....
Yesterday on my walk, the weather was absolutely perfect and the beach was crowded with families. I smiled as I watched young families.. mum, dad and the kids playing as it is such good family bonding time but there was also a part of me that all of a sudden felt very lonely... I just kinda wished I had someone to share that walk with.... then the loneliness feeling vanished as quickly as it came to me.
I went for my walk today, no one on the beach and I didnt feel lonely... its funny how "feelings" come and go and different things will trigger a feeling hey. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/23/2008 8:45:15 PM | It can be lonely for anyone ! anywhere! I too thought of going country to start a new life . I drove up north to a country town call Kalbarri to check it out as my son loves to go fishing but i am not that keen on it! But I got a shock to find that it is a lovely place with too many corrupt people living there!
Spoke with a few retiree couples up there and associated with local bowling club to find out some terrible things! Plus I found my 11yrs old son at the time bloated in the face from "ice". A guy from the local bakery had given him for fun i believe! Plus other local ppl in the shops warned me about their local police also!
So that was the end of my interest in buying a home in Kalbarri ... short lived!
True love will hit you in the face when u least expect it ... so they say . lets hope it true for all of us! .... | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/23/2008 8:57:41 PM | heaps of single mums gold coast/brisbane too ...... i know alot !! Its just what yr interest in! and are you compatible??
My sisters sister-inlaw left her husband as he had 2 mistresses on the side! Took her a few years to find out but he got caught in his own web. So our dear Ken had 3 pretty ladies in his life .... so must be plenty ladies in your area!
Become a racing car driver and you hav hit jackpot! ..... Lol! | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:18:55 PM | Bribie island !! Is lovely I been told . I used to work at a primary school n the principle there got transferred there.
Get yrself a little dog to take for a walk on beach with you as i do! I have 2 little dogs I love to death. I cuddle them if i feel loneliness coming on!
they are more intelligent than alot of human beings i hav met !! | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/23/2008 9:26:13 PM | Anywhere can be lonely if you don't occupy yourself.
I lived in a rural area for 5 yrs. I was one of two single girls over 30. It was all the bored, married ppl who made life uncomfortable for me there. So much complaining goes on in the bush... Guys would sit in the pub whinging about their women, and women would wander around grumping about their men. The "happy couple" scene is soon exploded when you spend a bit of time in rural areas...lol
We both (the 30+ single girls), wore all sorts of nasty gossip and rubbish, and neither of us ever had 'relations' with anyone in the area. In some rural communities, single people are just supposed to be the wicked ones, you know...lol They need something to talk about, I guess... so they make it up!
I was just plain glad to get out of there, and back to a world where single people are permitted to just occupy themselves, are actually doing things together and are appreciative of each other as individuals. | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/23/2008 10:08:41 PM | Dockers are going to beat Geelong sorry hooch,,,,
As always you have interesting topics Mark.....the only piece of advice i can add ..........is to come to POF gathering and meet us..... Perth women dont bite ...mmm yes i have eaten, you are safe....
I agree in the fact that "love comes to those when you least expect it..... get out and just enjoy life "..... | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/24/2008 6:23:37 AM | I live by choice in a very quiet part of a very popular coastal wine region. Its as rural as it can get here.
Having said that let me also say...., for me loneliness would be 'a choice'..., because It's not in my 'makeup'
...,to sit and think in that 'woe is me kind of way'...., I would up get off my back side and go and interact/socialise with the world outside. Join clubs or volunteer organisations...., quickest way to meet new people. I feel sure you know all this.
Sometimes I am 'alone'...., sure...., I have no choice there..., but I've never been lonely or suffered from loneliness...,
Why ? Because I get out and interact with my community...., keep busy...., I am lucky I just cant sit still and think like that.
Gotta keep busy and be active.  
Almost forgot Im with you ma ma ma machelle ...., GO DOCKERS !! | |
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| Is it lonely for single people in rural australia?
Posted: 4/24/2008 8:19:35 AM | I believe it doesn't matter much where you live or how many people come & go in your life, loneliness is just a state of mind.
I've been lonely on a few occasions & it has had nothing to do with metropolitan v's rural. I think we can be lonely for different things. Not having family close, maybe no friends & the obvious one, no partner
Personality can play a big part in loneliness. Some people are just happy talking with their pets & farm animals. Others enjoy their own company & don't seek interaction with others at all. | |
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