This post is the second in a series of three articles on orphan spouses. Last time, we walked in the shoes of the accompanying spouse (a woman in this case). Today, we’re putting ourselves then in the … [Read more...]
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Expat Husband And Orphan Spouse – The Untold Story
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Expat marriage, Orphan Spouse, Parenting abroad
Expat Wife – A Redefinition Of Couple Relationship That You Never Expected
‘Push… once more’, said the midwife. Vickie, in pain, winced, gasped for air and braced for the effort. Suddenly, she felt a release, the first in eight hours of labour. A cry and the midwife … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Expat marriage, Expat Wife, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, relationships, trailing spouse
Divorce Abroad – 3 Essential Things You Need To Know For Your Kids
Stella is anxious. Her mum, Janet, is not the same any more. Since last week, she has lost her smile. Her eyes are red and swollen, her face is bleak. She often withdraws in her room. What’s … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Parenting abroad Tagged With: accompanying partner, Divorce abroad, Expat Divorce, Expat marriage, Expatriate Family, Parenting, Parenting abroad, Psychological trauma, Raising Kids Abroad, TCK, Third Culture Kids, trailing spouse
Emotional Abuse – Why Expat Couples Are At Risk
She comes back home, tired but thrilled. Her Vuitton bag, her manicured nails, her Chanel tailleur… She feels so attractive. In the elevator bringing her home to the 27th floor, a luxurious … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Emotional abuse, Emotional abuse in expat couples, Expat marriage, expat men, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Psychological trauma, relationships, trailing spouse, Trauma
Jet Lag – 7 Ways For Your Traveling Partner To Avoid Becoming A Moody Sloth
Sally is pulling her hair. The kitchen tap is leaking, Max is sick and Sarah has a performance at school this morning. Murphy’s law. As usual, Harry is travelling for work. Since they came to … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Expat and self-care, Expat marriage, expats and jet lag, relationships
This Widespread Disease Can Kill Your Expat Couple (Here’s What You Can Do About It)
You longed for this moment all day. And when you heard the car’s engine at the front door, your heart bounced. “Finally! He’s home!” Today was like so many other days. You hadn’t seen a soul. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat marriage, Expat Women, expatriate, relationships, trailing spouse, Trauma
2014 – A Year in Expatland
End of last year, I took you on a journey: the story of an expat family through a compilation of all the articles published on the blog. The suspense was at its peak: we left this family in … [Read more...]
True Story: 4 Lessons To Prevent Burn-Out Or Depression In Your Expat Family
Ashley is the leading spouse -- (aka the expat employee) -- of an American family. I met Ashley on LinkedIn a few months ago when she commented on “3 Myths About Self-Care That Make You Gamble … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, expat employee, Expat marriage, expat partner, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, leading spouse, trailing spouse
Why Your Expat Relationship Is Out of Balance (and How to Save It Before It’s Too Late)
Move abroad and you'll get out of your comfort zone. Guaranteed. Throw in the mix a partner and (eventually) a few children. The whole system is shaken. This might sound scary but it … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat and self-care, Expat marriage, expat men, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, relationships, Self-care abroad, trailing spouse
Busted: 3 Myths About Self-Care That Make Expats Gamble With Their Life
"Those who have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness" said Edward Stanley, a British statesman. But it’s not just exercise. It’s more. It’s what's called … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat marriage, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, relationships, Self-care abroad