This post is the first in a series of three articles on orphan spouses. We’ll first walk in the shoes of the accompanying spouse (a woman in this case) then in the footsteps of the leading spouse … [Read more...]
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Expat Wife And Orphan Spouse – Double Whammy!
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, Orphan Spouse, relationships, trailing spouse
Seven Unexpected Benefits Of Being An Expat
I have often been reluctant to speak about the benefits of the expat life because they seem so obvious. Discovering a new culture, speaking another language, experiencing the wonder of iconic … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: Expat Women, Expats, Third Culture Kids
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
Trailing Spouse – Why It’s Harder To Tell Your Truth
7:30 am – A typical morning in your expat family ‘Mum, where is my lunch box?’ ‘Mum, I can’t find my soccer gear’ ‘Mum, did you sign the form for our theatre excursion today?’ ‘Mum, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, Psychological trauma, trailing spouse, Trauma
Expats – Your Body Aches But You Don’t Listen (And What To Do Instead)
'I've got a terrible headache. And it’s not the first time. My vision is blurry. When the pain strikes I can’t even stand up. I’m feeling dizzy. At first I didn’t worry too much. I thought it … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat and self-care, Expat health, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Expats, trailing spouse
Expats – The true story of building a portable social network (and why it matters)
Starting all over again? You have no energy left. This is your third move in 10 years. You’ve just unpacked all your boxes, settled the children at school and established a new routine. You know … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Expat and self-care, Expat Women, isolation, relationships
Trailing Spouse – Does Volunteering Make You Happier?
Sophie avidly reads an article reporting the conclusions of a Harvard study conducted in 2014: ‘Volunteering makes you happier’. It’s been 6 months since she arrived with her family in this new … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Personal development Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat and self-care, Expat Women, trailing spouse, trailing spouse and volunteering, Volunteering for expats
Fellow Expat – You Could Do With A Tiny Act Of Love Today
There are people in this world who are not refugees. There are people in this world who are not celebrities. There are people in this world who are not making the headlines. Those people have a … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: accompanying partner, Expat Women, expatriate, Expatriate Family, Expats, trailing spouse
Empty Nest Syndrome – 3 Essential Tasks For The Expat Mum
Lauren is shaken. To the core. A big part of what she has lived for over the last 10 years -- the years she’s been a full time stay at home mum -- is slipping away. Her daughter Maddy left … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Parenting abroad Tagged With: accompanying partner, Disconnection, Empty Nest Syndrome, Expat Women, Expatriate Family, Expats, Parenting, Parenting abroad, raising kids, 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