The other day, I saw one of my friends at a bar and he seemed a bit down. He came over to say hello but then sat in a different area. I knew to give him his space and not take it personally—I’ve had days like that before, too.
As exciting and wonderful as living abroad can be, we’re all bound to have moments when we feel a little blue. That’s just part of the experience. The important thing is to recognize those feelings, give yourself (and others) grace, and let them pass. They will.