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...]
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Expatriate Connection – A Unique Reflection On 2013
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
Orphan Spouse: How to Best Cope With Ambiguous Loss?
You’re an orphan spouse when you’re in a relationship but don’t live permanently with your partner under the same roof. Short term assignments, necessity or willingness to pursue dual careers, fly in … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Parenting abroad, Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Ambiguous Loss, Disconnection, Expat marriage, Expatriate Family, Expats, Orphan Spouse, Parenting, Parenting abroad, relationships, Third Culture Kids, trailing spouse
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
Expat Women: 3 Simple But Essential Tips To Keep Your Marriage
*Expat Women: I’ve considered in this article that expat men are the bread earners and expat women the accompanying spouses. I’m aware that it’s a stereotype and that each family is unique. I wouldn’t … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat marriage, expat men, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, relationships, trailing spouse
Expat Men: 3 Simple but Essential Tips To Keep Your Marriage
When relocating abroad, we automatically think of cross-cultural training and language courses. Those are fine and necessary. But far from home, stressed by all the changes, who are you first … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat marriage, expat men, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, relationships, trailing spouse
How A Simple Belief Can Destroy Your Expatriate Life… or Help You Thrive
“This language is too difficult. I’m too old. I can’t learn it anymore. I tried for 6 months already and I hardly see any progress. I’m not gifted in languages anyway. I studied French in high … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, bilingualism, Expat marriage, expatriate, Expatriate Family, expatriate resilience, Expats, Multilingualism, Parenting, Parenting abroad
Expatriates: the Invisible Force Ruling Your Marriage (and All Your Relationships)
You may not have thought about it this way, but you make "psychological contracts" in your head all the time. I bet you even know what I mean by psychological contract before I explain it … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat marriage, Expatriate Family, Expatriates' relatives, Expats, Parenting, relationships, trailing spouse
Expatriate Employee: How To Screw Up Your Marriage
As an expat employee, there are many ways to mess up your marriage. For your convenience, I've gathered the best ones here. Keep doing these and it's guaranteed: your relationship will be on … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat marriage, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, relationships, trailing spouse