Making friends in a new city is tough

Dear Ask Ashlee, I just moved to a new city a little over a year ago and I have been struggling to make meaningful connections. I moved to be with my boyfriend, as cliche as that sounds, and yes, we are still together, but I want a life outside of him. I don’t mind my solitude, but it’s not something I am looking to do every day and every weekend. I have communicated this with my boyfriend, but he doesn’t get it because he has a whole crew of friends. I have met them all and some of their girlfriends, but these women are really not my vibe. I want to be happy here, and I am trying, but it just feels really hard for me to find my own support system here. Any suggestions? Ms. New to the City Ms. New to the City, So, here’s the thing, trust your gut and take your time. A year is a bit of time, but in the grand scheme of things, not so much! I’m curious to know how much self-work and awareness has been completed in that timeframe. If you’ve been taking time getting to know yourself, then you are...