trailing spouse
Dec 4th 2009, 6:47 am
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trailing spouse
Hi I am a 28 year old British women in Beijing, my husband and I moved here 2 months ago - is anyone on the website also based in Beijing?
Dec 4th 2009, 6:55 pm
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Re: trailing spouse
welcome, hayrobo!
We've got a Far East-specific forum here: http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59
I'm sure you'll find lots of neighbors; have a look.
We've got a Far East-specific forum here: http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=59
I'm sure you'll find lots of neighbors; have a look.
Dec 5th 2009, 12:13 am
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Re: trailing spouse
thanks for replying, any idea how to get over culture shock quickly?
Dec 9th 2009, 12:16 pm
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Re: trailing spouse
any idea how to get over culture shock quickly?
what do you mean by that?
what do you mean by that?
Dec 9th 2009, 12:44 pm
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Re: trailing spouse
It affects some more than others. I think you just have to give it time and work yourself through it. For me little links of home help...most of which I didn't have 13 years ago when we moved ie BE, UK TV programs, being able to get some british food and sweets, webcams. Maybe it's easier if you are married to a USC because they should now 'the ropes' so everything you try to do is not as daunting. You will also have a family...people to share birthdays, Christmas with etc.
You could also try to keep yourself busy...even if you are not working you could get involved with local stuff.
You could also try to keep yourself busy...even if you are not working you could get involved with local stuff.
