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Like anywhere else, you have to "make the first move" to get to know people. We moved 10 1/2 years ago to rural Lee County. We live between a "city" with a population of 2400 and a "village" of 400. Make no mistake, you will NEVER "be from" the small town you "moved to". The people here, and there are very good people here, still consider families that moved here two generations ago as "transplants". That said, I have made friends with neighboring farmers by stopping by when they were out in their gardens and asking questions/showing interest in them, at the feed store with the women in the office by talking animals when there to buy feed, through my part-time job at the local newspaper, at our tiny church and through our sons disability service provider. Many will be skeptical of you if you moved from a city to their rural area. They resent "city people" coming out and trying to tell them how to live or trying to change things to "the way we did it in ______". I know this from listening to them. I was looking to get away from the suburban sprawl and wanted a quiet, more rural lifestyle so I understand that. Okay, this is getting long winded so I'll let others chime in. Remember, "He who would have friends must show himself friendly"!
Darling Mary! It should be easy for you! I only met you once and want to be your best friend! Others are less likable because of shyness or awkwardness even though their heart is in the right place. I have always thought the best way to make new friends is when there is food involved. "Breaking Bread" as it were is a wonderful way to meet people without awkward silences. conversations can take m,any paths over the dinner table or when delivering a home made plate of say, cookies at this time of year. Erin: One thing I would avoid when moving out to " the country" is putting up lights that are so bright they pollute. Nothing makes a country fan more cranky than not being able to sleep in the dark and wake from the sun like a new neighbor's attempt to light up the night like they do in the city.
