Sally’s in a tricky situation. For the last few weeks, her parents have been chasing and pressuring her: “When are you -- and the kids -- coming back for Christmas?” Sally is agonizing. She’s … [Read more...]
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Difficult Expat Conversations – The One Thing You Can’t Avoid To Create A Peaceful Holiday For Everyone (Part II)
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Christmas, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expatriates' relatives, Expats, Holiday Season
Difficult Expat Conversations – How to Create a Peaceful Holiday for Everyone Without Stressing Out (Part I)
Dring… The phone is ringing. “Hello darling, how are you?” Sally bites her lips. “Oh mum, I’m well thank you. And you?” “I was wondering when you’re coming for Christmas?” That was … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Christmas, Disconnection, Expatriate Family, Expatriates' relatives, relationships
7 Truths To Help You Survive Your Partner’s Job Loss Abroad
Exactly a year ago, Peter lost his job. His European office closed a few weeks before Christmas. The whole family was in shock. Back then, I wrote an article to share their concerns and offer … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Ambiguous Loss, Expatriate Family, Expats, relationships, Resilience, Self-care abroad, trailing spouse, Trauma
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
How Being A Multipotentialite Can Help You Be More Successful As An Expat
I have a confession to make: I'm a multipotentialite. A what?? A multipotentialite. Or a scanner if you prefer. Your eyes are still inquisitive. I hear you. The term is not common. This … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat multipotentialite, Expat scanner, expatriate, Expatriate Family, trailing spouse
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
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
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
9 Excuses We Tell Ourselves To Avoid Self-Care
Self-care is the first thing people give up when they move. This is what Maripat Abbott, relocation specialist said to me when we had the chance to talk together. “It’s such a pity because it may … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat and self-care, expatriate, Expatriate Family, trailing spouse