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 both! For days,...
View ArticleOrphan 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...
View ArticleExpat Wife And Orphan Spouse – Double Whammy!
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...
View ArticleExpat Husband And Orphan Spouse – The Untold Story
This post is the second in a series of three articles on orphan spouses. Last time, we walked in the shoes of the accompanying spouse (a woman in this case). Today, we’re putting ourselves then in the...
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