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Marriage vs. Expat life
I was just wondering how many marriages survived expat life?
Specifically referring to one spouse working abroad and the other one staying at home, whether it be male of female. And also if it didn't last what would be the reason for a second (3rd, 4th) marriage to an "international" partner rather than to a fellow countrymen/women. |
Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Tinder and banging hoes
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Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Originally Posted by iggle
(Post 11933398)
Tinder and banging hoes
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Been working abroad for 7 years now, with 'er indoors at home in UK. Marriage has survived, but not sure whether that's because of or in spite of the separation.
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I've often thought becoming an expat (Dubai) as a couple was a relationship killer. I know loads who have moved out and then split while over here.
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Originally Posted by jam25mack
(Post 11934339)
I've often thought becoming an expat (Dubai) as a couple was a relationship killer. I know loads who have moved out and then split while over here.
The whole time - every single mate - 'It won't last', 'bin it off', 'you'll split when she's here' etc etc etc. I didn't listen obviously, but saw lots of it happening. Fortunately, she's stuck with me (how could she not)....5 years later, still here, still happy, still not married. :thumbup: Now you know someone who hasn't split. :nod: |
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My wife and I had been married a couple of months when I came over here. She stayed in the UK for 4-5 months to sell the house and finish up at work before coming over here. 6 and a bit years and 2 kids later, still here still happily married.
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Ah good to see hear the good news stories......
There is hope :-) |
Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Originally Posted by jam25mack
(Post 11934339)
I've often thought becoming an expat (Dubai) as a couple was a relationship killer. I know loads who have moved out and then split while over here.
Most people I know have been just fine and being expats has been beneficial as they have had joint experiences. The OP's query is a bit odd as it seems to assume that only one party is overseas and the other is in the UK. That set up is a minority. |
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Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 11934568)
I'd guess that they either had issues before they moved here and any stresses widened the cracks rather than bringing them closer, or one party fell for the "Dubai lifestyle" nonsense.
Most people I know have been just fine and being expats has been beneficial as they have had joint experiences. The OP's query is a bit odd as it seems to assume that only one party is overseas and the other is in the UK. That set up is a minority. |
Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 11934640)
except during the summer months when the wives and kids go home and the husbands get to play!
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Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Originally Posted by Inselaffen
(Post 11934640)
except during the summer months when the wives and kids go home and the husbands get to play!
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Originally Posted by iggle
(Post 11934648)
Back to my original comment "Tinder and banging Hoes"
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Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 11934660)
Do you really have to be so crass all the time? I can see why they kicked you off the other forum.
:zzz::zzz::zzz: |
Re: Marriage vs. Expat life
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 11934659)
Not all wives and children go back to a home country all summer. In fact few disappear for months on end, especially as many wives actually work!
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