I hear you! I'm from the Midwest but my last home in the States was in FLORIDA!!! Now I must be living in THE greyist corner of Switzerland and it can be depressing...

I can't add much to what has already been said (i's all good advice), but there is one thing: Get out and take some classes, like dancing, cooking, whatever.

Btw, how are you getting along with the language? Does your partner speak English or SG to you?