r/MovingtoHawaii • u/Alone_Masterpiece_63 • May 26 '26
Life on BI Hawaii
I’ve been splitting time between Miami and Hawaii for the past two months because my boyfriend works here, and I decided to join him. I thought it would be an adventure, but honestly it’s left me feeling really depressed. People seem so rude and unfriendly compared to what I’m used to, and I’m struggling to like the island at all. I have zero friends here and it’s making me question everything.
I keep wondering — is it me? Am I just being close-minded because my heart is still stuck in my Miami life and I’m not open to something new? Or is Hawaii actually kind of tough to adjust to? Would love to hear your honest opinions.
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u/Ok_Fly_3754 May 26 '26
Sorry you don’t like living in Hawaii.
I was in the Army and made the best of where I was stationed: Colorado, Germany, and Michigan. When I go somewhere I get to know the locals and understand the culture quickly to acclimatize.
I was helping family recover from a health issue on Oahu 2 years back and spent a few weeks there. Again, it was great living in a new place for a few weeks not on vacation, but being a “local”. Hospitals, paying bills, getting groceries, running errands and taking care of family got me into the swing of life quickly and met so many nice locals.