Divorce living abroad and what nobody prepares you for

Divorce living abroad and what nobody prepares you for

You packed up your life, crossed borders, built something new together, and somewhere along the way, the relationship started to crack. Divorce living abroad carries a particular kind of weight that most people around you will struggle to fully grasp. Your expat...
5 Traits of Successful Expat Couples

5 Traits of Successful Expat Couples

International life stretches a relationship in ways few couples anticipate. New country. New systems. New cultural codes.The same partner, operating under completely different pressure. After two decades working as an expat psychologist with high-achieving expatriate...
The truth about the rollercoaster of expat love

The truth about the rollercoaster of expat love

Moving to a new country for love sounds like the ultimate adventure, but for many expats, it’s a maze of cultural hurdles, language barriers, and shifting power dynamics. I recently had a conversation on a podcast where we dived into the complexities of expat...
Mastering the nuances in your multicultural relationships

Mastering the nuances in your multicultural relationships

Multicultural relationships can be vibrant, dynamic, and full of opportunities for growth. But they also come with unique challenges that might not be present in monolingual or monocultural partnerships. Having counseled numerous expat couples over the years, I’ve...
Culture, Language, and Friendship: The Expat’s Dilemma

Culture, Language, and Friendship: The Expat’s Dilemma

I’ve always been fascinated by human behavior and how people react, act, think, and feel. It’s a puzzle. Even now. I’ve met so many people and I’ve worked with so many people, but still amazes me how we react under given circumstances or under...