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September 11, 2014 by admin 8 Comments

To Have Or To Be – That Is The (Expat) Question

“We need to sell the house.” The children looked at me in disbelief. Did they hear it right? “I don’t want to”, said the little one. Selling the house?! Our house? No way. I have to tell … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, expatriate grief, Expats

July 30, 2014 by admin 12 Comments

What Trailing Spouses Can Learn From Mahatma Gandhi, Viktor Frankl and Tasmania

“Trapped. Caught. Stuck” This is what so many trailing spouses feel after some time living abroad... The situation is painful, I agree. But bear with me. Let me help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Expat Women, Psychological trauma, trailing spouse

July 17, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

The 4 Laws For Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care Of Your Parents

When you move abroad as an accompanying spouse, you face two issues at the same time: 1. You feel like a child because you have to rely on your working partner to get a visa, open a bank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Ambiguous Loss, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Expatriates' relatives, relationships, trailing spouse

June 30, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

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

June 8, 2014 by admin 8 Comments

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

February 18, 2014 by admin 2 Comments

Expat Accompanying Partner: Job Hunting Tips From An Expert

Finding a job abroad, when you don’t know the culture, the language and you can’t rely on any support network is a daunting task. No wonder that one of the major reasons employees refuse an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, expatriate, Expats, finding a job abroad, job hunting abroad

January 13, 2014 by admin 18 Comments

Trailing Spouse: What You Wish You Knew Before Moving Abroad

It’s 9 am. You’re alone. Back home after dropping off the kids to school. Your partner is at work. After the agitation of the morning, the silence is now deafening. Only proof from such a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, identity, trailing spouse

December 28, 2013 by admin 5 Comments

Expatriate Connection – A Unique Reflection On 2013

As 2013 draws to a close, let me take you on a journey: the story of an expat family through all the articles published on the blog this year. All characters appearing in this work are not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting abroad, Personal development, Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Culture Shock, Disconnection, Expat marriage, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, Parenting, relationships, Third Culture Kids, trailing spouse

December 10, 2013 by admin 2 Comments

An Expat Story You’ll Never Forget

Today I’d like to tell you a story of hope. It didn’t make the headline of an international press campaign. It’s a simple story from ordinary people living in my neighborhood. Nonetheless, it’s a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: expat men, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, expatriate resilience, Psychological trauma, relationships, Trauma

September 20, 2013 by admin 21 Comments

Expat: You May Be an Orphan Spouse (and Not Even Know It)

Orphan spouse* is what happens when you’re in a relationship... but live separate lives. I hear you saying: "Why would you do that?" Generally because of your work, your partner’s work or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Disconnection, Expat marriage, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, isolation, Orphan Spouse, psychological contract, relationships, trailing spouse