Hello

My name is Cynthia. I have been living in the UK for over three years now. I have, to date, only met two other Americans living in the UK neither were inclined to chat to any extent. I have found I speak English but not British English.. or rather I am rarely understood when I try expressing myself; therefore, I tend to remain introverted to a great deal. I was/am hoping to find some friends here I can relate to or at least be silly with. It gets lonely even in crowded rooms sometimes.

I'm not sure finding other Americans is the best way forward, if only because 1. you might not have anything in common, nationality aside, and 2. speaking to other Americans may trap you in a cycle of nostalgia for the life you've left behind, which won't help you make a new life here. You haven't said where you live, have you tried joining any groups? Book clubs, a local women's institute, volunteering at centres or  festivals- there are many ways to meet other people who share your interests in safe, welcoming environments. I've also learned just by indulging in pop culture you gain similar interests as other people and have a starting off point for more conversation (my current indulgences are Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Masterchef and BBC 4 history programmes). I'm not sure exactly what you mean when you say that you aren't understood? I know that it is a national pastime for the British to gently (yet insistently) mock when American pronunciation differs (my husband's enjoyed doing this for almost a decade) from the British, but does your experience go beyond this? Is it due to living in a place with a strong regional dialect, or have a regional accent yourself? If that's the case, I think people just get used to it after awhile and stop commenting. Hope things get better for you.

Cynthia, join my Facebook page and I'll be your pal, I have many American friends, met a few and taken them on tours round the Highlands and I know one who has recently married and moved to Scotland. There is no need to be lonely!https://www.facebook.com/farcebookisshite
Alan

Hiya Cynthia,
I see you are in England. For some reason when first here the merricans down in England seem to have a harder time in general when trying to make friends than those of us up here in Scotland.
I came to Scotland in 1999 spent my first 3 years in Aberdeen and then moved down to the Fife region of Scotland. Have lived in Fife since then. I think Alan is right tho it does indeed help to have fellow americans to talk to about "common" backrounds,things you miss etc.. You should, as hard as it is sometimes try to put yourself out there to make friends in the general sense. This of course may be harder or easier depending on your personality type,village/city/town you live in. Whom you are likely to come into contact with. I myself come across as a shy,quiet type.. until you get to know me then watch out you canna shut me up rofl..
Alan I love the name of your facebook page lol.. Some nice pics on your page. Love the highlands but don't get up there often enough.
Feel free to PM me on FB as well if you want a natter. Just be aware if i don't get back to you right away its cos i work full time,and not that i'm being rude lol
https://www.facebook.com/kaylesh

My name is Cynthia. I have been living in the UK for over three years now. I have, to date, only met two other Americans living in the UK neither were inclined to chat to any extent. I have found I speak English but not British English.. or rather I am rarely understood when I try expressing myself; therefore, I tend to remain introverted to a great deal. I was/am hoping to find some friends here I can relate to or at least be silly with. It gets lonely even in crowded rooms sometimes.

Feel free to chat with me! I have more free time then I care to admit since I'm on a fiance visa and not allowed a job yet. I'm having a little bit of trouble meeting new people myself, since I live in a little suburban area.

I find my husband is the worst for this. He's always correcting me and its obnoxious. Where do you live? I live in the East Midlands, so we might not be too far from each other!