Moving to Maine don't know a soul and what would you do or handle it?

Question

My husband called Maine last week and for awhile he was talking about moving. Never happen to now. In 1 month time we will be moving and don't know any one. He used to live in Maine and he knows were everything is and. He also has friends out there. Myself am kind of shy and i am to trusting person. Can't wait but scare to leave NYS. And have doctors here and told my husband i need few doctors for my brace to be replace in a year or so and a good doctor if i need surgery also a good hair salon wont mess my hair up.In the past had my hair messed up by too many hair salons and found one who is really good. My thing is will i adjust and be happy in Maine?

Answer 1

Where in Maine are you moving to?  I have lived here all my life and it really depends on which area you are moving to.  If you are moving to southern or mid Maine you will have an abundance of choices, however, if you are moving to northern Maine your choices will be limited.

I had to laugh at one of the posters stating that Mainers are rough on "outsiders".  While we can be for fun, most of us warm up to new folks pretty easily.  We may make fun about your accent for a few years but it's not like we have a secret Maine handshake, or password to get into our state's club...lol.

Answer 2

You current physician can reccomend a new doc for you....Hair issues? Hon, hair grows back and there are good hair dressers in every state, and finding one will take a little time but so what? You'll survive it.....

Excuses, excuses.....getting new docs & a hair dresser wouldn't stop me from moving from the old to the new to be with my guy...and I did. from NYS (Hudson Valley) to Nashville, Tn.....and that was a bigger change that the one you are facing, believe me....culture, people, accents, climate, new places to explore, new home, new life.......

Look at it as a change for the better....unless you rather remain with the same old same old in NY....and alone.

Only YOU will determine if you are happy & how well you will adjust.

Look at it as a grand adventure...in with the new and out with the old.......a clean sweep, and new life......and you will learn to get around soon enough...you didn't live where you're at since birth, right? You had to 'start from scratch' there at one time, right?

So be an 'ol dog' that can learn new tricks....and have fun doing it!

I did.....at age 53. Good luck.

Answer 3

I don't mean to be a downer, but I have heard that a lot of Mainers are not too welcoming to outsiders. If you weren't born there you are "from away". My aunt and uncle lived there for 20 years after retiring and were still "from away". Hopefully, your husband as a native will be able to cure you of some of your "from away"ishness by proxy.

Your hairdresser and doctor worries are a little weak. They do have some modern amenities up there.

Edit:

If you Google "Maine 'from away' " you will see that I didn't exactly make the phrase up. Perhaps Kit is from a more progressive area. My relatives moved to a pretty rural area which I suppose is more likely to view outsiders with wariness.

Answer 4

Relax. Change is scary but you'll be fine. Have your husband introduce you to everyone and show you around, he will enjoy it and you will learn where everything is. Try a few hairstylists and find one you like. Have your doctor recommend a doctor in your new area and have all your records sent so he/she is familair with your case. You'll be fine. If you LET yourself have a horrible time you will so you better buck up now and get excited, change is not only scary, it's EXCITING!!! Get involved with clubs/groups/organizations to find things you like to do an people who share your interests.

Good luck!