Love, Marriage & Partnership

Enjoy your love life while abroad: make connections, discover first-date etiquette, learn how to organize a wedding, and navigate change with ease.

How to create the best online dating profile

Wandering into the world of online dating? First impressions are key, so you’ll need to make a good one. Catch the eye of a potential partner with essential tips for making an online dating profile.

Home alone and happy: how living apart together helps couples

Who says you have to live with the one you love? Couples living apart together are bucking tradition in favor of an option that strengthens their relationship.

How to flirt: a European guide

The French flatter and the Brits are crass. So says a social anthropologist in this review on how to flirt across cultural boundaries in Europe.

The meaning of flowers around the world

We explain the different meanings of flowers around the globe to help you avoid faux pas when gifting them in your new home country.

Let’s get physical: Europe and public displays of affection

Europeans have vastly different languages of love when it comes to public displays of affection. What are the social norms for public and private intimacy where you live?

Heart-shaped swing set on top of a mountain in Nevşehir, Türkiye.

Moving for love: being a world citizen

Being a world citizen isn’t a rejection of local values and culture, but it can come at a cost for some relationships. Rather than thriving in a local environment alone, Yvonne Salt’s research shows that many international couples do better by staying connected to an international lifestyle.

Person cutting into a heart-shaped cake.

The dark truth about Valentine’s Day

From tortured martyrs and Roman debauchery to medieval lovebirds and modern traditions, discover the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.

5 realities of expat relationships

Hop on board and buckle up for the roller coaster of expat relationships. The realities of dating abroad are more difficult than they might first seem.

Wedding ring traditions from around the world

We explore the origins of the wedding ring and how it came to be made and worn in different cultures and religions throughout the world.

The secrets to maintaining a long-distance relationship

Learn how to make your love last the distance with these simple yet effective tips for couples sharing a long-distance relationship.

Bikers lead the parade during the 2024 Pride Parade in San Francisco, the US. One is holding a sign that says "You are loved".

The 10 most LGBTQ+ friendly countries for expats

Discover the most LGBT-friendly countries to relocate to, because being able to express who you are should be a normal right.

Dating in Europe: first date etiquette

The dating game is hard enough, even when you know the rules. How is dating in Europe when you don’t know how the game is played? Here’s a guide to expat dating in Europe.

Expat dating: debunking the myths surrounding cultural stereotypes

Learn how to navigate the dating pool in your new home country as we reveal the truth behind those amusing cultural stereotypes.

Divorce abroad: steps to protect your children

What happens when the expat dream ends in despair and frustration with a divorce abroad? If your marriage breaks down, the prospects can be daunting if you live in another country.

English divorce law abroad

Living abroad is beneficial for a career, but what if it destroys your marriage? For British couples abroad, English divorce law may apply.