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Leaving home for a Job?

General, Long distance relationships, The non-travelling partner, The travelling parent

Are you facing the prospect of one partner working abroad while the other stays behind to manage family responsibilities? Whether it’s a career opportunity too good to pass up or a necessary move for financial stability, grappling with the idea of split-family assignments can be challenging. In episode #42 of the Holding the Fort Abroad…

When is parent is away from home there is a jacket missing on the hook and a calendar with crossed off dates until the parent returns . long-distance parenting

Multi-Location Families and Long-Distance Parenting

General, Long distance relationships

Find out how Michael stays present as a long-distance parent for his children even though he lives thousands of miles away. And how he and his wife share the load of raising a family with geographical distance

14 Peaks and Space

Long distance relationships

What do these two things have in common ? Adventure, risk, husbands going on long, ‘crazy’ trips and wives taking my breath away. I have a million questions for Suchi (@suchipurja). She is the wife of Nepalese Mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja @nimsdai who climbed the 14 8000m summits in 6 months and 6 days. The…

Split location families can build a strong unit

Families where one partner is away a lot for work or is living and working in another country for long periods don't often realise they are under more pressure than families who don't have this lifestyle.

However, I truly believe that split location families can build a strong unit, be a happy family with happy individuals even when living apart. I have witnessed families who are living this reality.

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