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

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 often beneficial for a career, but what if it ends up destroying your marriage? For British couples abroad, English divorce law may apply to ensure a swift and legally-painless divorce through an English court.

Enchanté? Meeting the parents in a foreign country

You’re an expat and you’ve been dating a local for some time, so the moment has come to finally meet your partner’s family. How can you make a good impression while meeting the parents when you don’t share a common language or culture?

Expat tips for online dating after divorce

Divorce is rarely easy for any side, but it can feel more daunting getting back into the dating world as an expat.

Online dating guide for single expats

Dating as an expat has its own set of challenges and perks. Luckily, anyone looking for a partner in an international setting has a plenty of options, including online dating.

Looking for love: online dating tips for men

Searching for a potential mate online can be intimidating no matter where you are. How can you prepare yourself when you wade into the world of digital dating while abroad? Consult these online dating tips for men.

Online dating tips for women living abroad

Living abroad is rewarding, but getting into the dating scene is challenging if you don’t speak the local language. If you follow a few online dating tips for women, finding love as an expat can be a breeze.

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?

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.

The tragic, unromantic history of Valentine’s Day

The true meaning of Valentine’s Day takes a different light when you learn about its history. Who was Saint Valentine anyhow? Take a look at Valentine’s Day traditions around the world.

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.