I've e been living in Croatia for seven months. Originally from Canada. The other day, I was telling my therapist that while there's been much joy and exploration on my end, I would like to find long term connections with a community/group. Her response: you are still exploring what brings you joy. And finding your community might take a month, a year, 20 years. What I took from it: the important thing in all of this is befriending myself first. Loving myself. Learning about myself. Then sharing it with others and through that, I may one day, find a few good humans that share some of the same values. Good luck with your journey! :)