Any Single People Out There?

After looking through this site, seems I'm one of the few who has made this transition for reasons other than husband/wife/fiancee/girlfriend/boyfriend.  Could I be the only one???

For those of you who have come for a reson other than the above, why exactly are you here?  It can't be for the food or the weather.....

Goodness Ed - looks like you are our token single male! Bask in the glory    

I know there are others on here who are in the UK for other reasons but they seem to have mostly come here as couples/families. I seem to recall a few singletons at the picnic in Hyde Park though, maybe they will reveal themselves ...

We have met a few singleton Americans around London too, but they're not on UK Yankee ... usually they are students or had a work transfer here.

I do know a few single American folks here and they've all come here for jobs and the experience of being here.  You're not the only one!

Token single male, eh?

*ahem*

Hey, Ed....how YOU doin?

yeah and it blows.  if i have one more person ask if i'm making any new friends, or say oh so you like your own company, i think i'll scream.  i'm thinking of making someone up just so they'll leave me alone.

but i did come for my job so that's what i'm doing.

I'm single and moving in August to work at an American School...and just for the adventure as I have nothing other than family & friends to tie me to the states.  I figured "why not?".  I am a bit nervous about making friends and figuring everything out - actually I've been freaking out lately about the move & everything it entails...but I'm sure I'll get over it and do fine.  And this board is helping a LOT!

I am also moving to the UK as a single person for adventure and because it's the only place I feel at home.

Raises her hand.

I came over on my own for a new life... and just starting to feel the homesickness a bit.
Innit funny how you miss the things that drove you nuts?  Alas, the human condition.
Anyway,
I'm another single person!!!  Here of my own accord!!!

Big Ed;
If you are looking to mingle there is a cool, free website to meet london singles on. Originaly a site for Kiwi Ex pats, but anyone can use it. gumtree.com I've been on a few internet dates from the site and they have all been very nice women. No bunny boilers, so far. It has been a really good way to break the ice, which is not always easy with british people. Good luck and have a good time in Britian! 

How did those of you who are single go to the UK to start a new life?  Were you lucky enough to have a company sponsor you or did you go as a student?  Would love to hear experiences...

interesting thread. I have a job offer to do social work in Sutton and would go as a single middle aged woman... I did notice, like Ed that the forum seemed to be populated with couple types and I wonder if I'd be VERY lonley or would I find other single people to hang out with. Guess it's just a matter of finding the few!  I do not especially like being alone even though I'm not a needy/clingy type of woman, I like to do STUFF with others. I'll be lurking, at least until I make my decision about going!
Lorraine

How did those of you who are single go to the UK to start a new life?  Were you lucky enough to have a company sponsor you or did you go as a student?  Would love to hear experiences...

I came over as a student and met my fiance here. There are quite a few folks here on Highly Skilled Migrant Worker permits and such.

I came over on a work permit, when the DC office of my company transferred me to London. That was in 1996! And I brought my partner here - on the new UK unmarried partner's visa. But there are lots of Americans here on a work basis - my own university has a London alumni club and meets once or twice a month for drinks in various pubs, and has other events from time to time. I've only been a couple of times, but everyone there it seems is here on a work permit (most often transferred here, as I was, to work for the same employer).

I came here to be with a Brit but am since divorced.  It hasn't put me off British men.  I think British/American mix is a good combination - think of all of the celebs (especially music biz) that it works for!  Saying that - I'd date an American if I could find one in Oxford!