Electrician seeks love, asks if moving to Zagreb is worth it: 'Loneliness is killing me'

A Croatian electrician working in Germany is grappling with profound loneliness and is contemplating a significant life change: moving to Zagreb to find a partner. He earns a decent salary, describing it as "okay," but his work schedule, which involves three weeks away followed by one week home, makes maintaining a relationship impossible.

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Girls don't want to see someone for three weeks if they are in a relationship.

"Girls don't want to see someone for three weeks if they are in a relationship," he explained in a Reddit post, where he posed the question of whether relocating to Croatia's capital is worthwhile for finding love. As an electrician, he believes he could support himself in Zagreb with his own apartment and food, even with side jobs.

Commenters on the platform offered a mix of practical advice and skepticism. Some suggested that his trade is in high demand in Croatia, implying he wouldn't need to work abroad. Others advised him to focus on his appearance, dress sense, and how he plans to meet women. One user recommended pursuing new hobbies to build a social circle first.

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I am an electrician by profession, so I don't think it would be a problem for me to pay for my own apartment and food with work and side jobs.

One woman from Zagreb suggested he take a vacation or spend a week in the city before making a drastic move. She cautioned against an "idealized vision" of finding a partner and recommended trying to meet women both online and in person. If he met someone from Zagreb, she advised visiting her there more often before considering a permanent relocation.

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Of course, Zagreb has the largest 'pool' of single girls in Croatia. Moreover, there are many smart, successful, and beautiful girls in Zagreb, but none are waiting for you.

Another commenter questioned the strong desire for relationships among men, suggesting that being alone might be preferable. The original poster, however, maintained that women from the Balkans are "the most beautiful in the world."

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I think you have an idealized vision of all this right now, which is not quite accurate.