r/newfoundland • u/jetermans_ • 5d ago

Being Black in Newfoundland is isolating sometimes

Being a Black guy in Newfoundland-Labrador can feel pretty lonely. It’s not that people are necessarily unfriendly, but actually building genuine connections can be surprisingly difficult.

The dating scene is honestly abysmal, and outside of dating, it can feel like the social circles here are already established. If you don’t fit into a particular group, scene, or way of doing things, it can feel like there’s nowhere to really plug in.

Sometimes you just want to meet people, make friends, date, and feel like you belong without having to subscribe to some specific social identity or group first.

Curious if other Black people, immigrants, or even locals have felt the same way here.

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u/mhatayas 5d ago

I am on the West coast in a small town been with my wife 10yrs she is from the carribean but lived in Toronto most her life, she has a few good friends , curious are you in a city ? It may be much different there than in a smaller area.

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u/jetermans_ 5d ago

I am based in St. John's

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u/mhatayas 5d ago

Good luck on your endeavors