[Silver Lining]

Hi,

We recently shifted to a new place as my husband changed his job. Since we had very limited time to look for apartments, we leased one without thinking twice. Only after shifting did we realize that there are too many problems here. We don't get internet (m in a café now), mobile network is very very limited, lot of water problem and other apartments nearby are either empty or bachelors. Since the lease is for a year, we can't shift till end of November 2012.
It's been 45 days since we shifted here n m already depressed. Husband goes to work early and comes late since he can't work from home. I stay home with my baby. I have nothing to do apart from watching the idiot box. It's driving me crazy. I can't talk on the phone, no internet, no neighbors, and no shopping/classes/pool/etc near by. Feel it's worse than a village.

Please help me

[awesomagic]

So what your really saying is you're bored. Can't say that I blame you. Two schools of thought here. First, I imagine that you can look back and see some of the mistakes that you've made during your move. You didn't have a lot of time to look for a decent apartment and now you're stuck in a lease. Next time don't be shy about requesting (and expecting) more time to settle in. Surely his boss could make that simple accomidation. If not, that should tell you something.

Second, even though he works long hours, make the most out of every second you have together. Get a babysitter occasionally (if you can find a good one) and go out on an old fashioned date. Spend as much time as you can together during the week, then let the weekends be all about the family. I realize these are little things but they really make a difference in the long run. Here's one. Make his favorite dinner for him so when he comes home he'll be pleasantly surprised. That should kickstart the evening.

Most of all, keep yourself busy. The more time you spend idle, the more depressing it becomes. If you're busy then you aren't thinking about it. Before long youe lease will be up and you can move to a better neighborhood. I hope this helps.

[Silver Lining]

Hey awesome magic,

Thank you for your response, well, we actually made a mistake by not asking for more time, but you can't change the past right? No use thinking about it. As for internet and network, we enquired around and we were told that therez no problem at all. But soon as we shifted, we realised that the others don have internet as they work late.
I wake up early, prepare breakfast and pack lunch. By noon I finish all my work. Then it's TV n me. Therez so much traffic here, I can't go walking, no parks for at least 6 miles. As for preparing dinner, he eats out, and works late. By the time he is home, m asleep. We get only weekends and my husband, having worked the whole week, prefers to laze around. The only time I go out is to get groceries.'
I know m in depression, I checked with a doctor, but not so much that I need medication. I started Yoga a week back and today, my teacher said she is leaving town. Now m wondering what to do.