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Our very first Oktoberfest! 🍻🇩🇪 We wore Dirndls and Lederhosen, danced on tables, drank beer from giant Maß Steins, and got soaked by rain while riding monstrous carnival rides! I also almost soaked my future mother-in-law with beer after being WAY too excited to prost (see slide #7) 😅 This year was made extra special because Mitch’s family was in town 💕 Also, Mitch’s favorite German dessert by far is something called a ✨chimney waffle✨ and after almost a full year of waiting…he finally got one and was a happy lederhosen-wearing lad (last slide) 🤣🤣 #oktoberfest #dirndl #lederhosen #germanholiday #germantravel #oktoberfest🍻 #beerfest #germanbeer #expatcouple #germany🇩🇪

Our very first Oktoberfest! 🍻🇩🇪 We wore Dirndls and Lederhosen, danced on tables, drank beer from giant Maß Steins, and got soaked by rain while riding monstrous carnival rides! I also almost soaked my future mother-in-law with beer after being WAY too excited to prost (see slide #7) 😅 This year was made extra special because Mitch’s family was in town 💕 Also, Mitch’s favorite German dessert by far is something called a ✨chimney waffle✨ and after almost a full year of waiting…he finally got one and was a happy lederhosen-wearing lad (last slide) 🤣🤣 #oktoberfest #dirndl #lederhosen #germanholiday #germantravel #oktoberfest🍻 #beerfest #germanbeer #expatcouple #germany🇩🇪

Let’s start this week with the right mindset, shall we? And if you’re new here, 👋 I’m Eniko, online therapist and expat, helping other expats navigate their new life! 👉 @enikohajas.psychotherapy . #therapist #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapist #onlinepsychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #onlinecounselling #expattherapy #expatlife #expat #expatcommunity #expatliving #expatcouple #expatcoach #expatcounselling #mondaymotivation #mondayquotes

« Le véritable amour c’est quand le bonheur de l’autre est votre bonheur » 🖤 #photography #love #couplephotography #instagood #couple #expatcouple #québec #canada #immigration #mtlblog #montreal #mtl #mtlmoments #mtllife #explorecanada #mtlblogger #expatlife #adventurequebec #happylife #instagood #passionmontreal #bonjourquebec #canadaphotography

慢慢​吃! (Mànmàn chī!) Some of our first experiences with Chinese food! As most of you know Ronja is a real foodie and snack lover, so there will probably more on that topic, latest when she joins Flo. 🇨🇳 First off: there is no phrase that is actually commonly used to wish each other Bon Appétit or Guten Appetit in a similar way as other languages. The above mentioned phrase translates literally to "eat slow" and is seemingly rather used by a host cooking for his guests along other expressions. ☺️ Captured in the pictures are some of the following quick facts: 2) Chinese round table: it's very common for groups to order various dishes that will be eaten by everyone on the table - no matter who ordered which food. The round table pictured thus results in two tabletops rotating. Thumbs up from the both of us - we really like the concept! (Especially a great thing for foreigners trying new foods ✨) 3) Food was delivered to the table by a robot, not overly common but definitly new to us 4) Hot pot is pretty popular in many (Asian) countries, but has seemingly originated from China! 5) Our spiciest experience with Chinese food so far - we haven't had anything 'too hot to handle it' so far, tho. 6) Commonly eaten in China: chicken feet (often as a side or snack). One of us tried it instantly. Guess who? So far we're both pretty happy with all food experiences and are looking forward to trying everything (at least one of us does)! Ronja & Florian 🍜 #expats #expatlife #chinesefood #laowai #expatlife #chinesedinner #expatcouple #expatsinchina #longdistancerelationship #suzhou #suzhoulife #chinesecuisine

Working in burnout prevention for long years, supporting clients when signaling the first signs of emotional exhaustion I learnt how important it is to have therapy before the crisis happens. The results are beautiful, the changes make a long term impact. Here are some examples of what therapy can be used for: 👉 prevention of crisis 👉 learning new coping 👉 start practicing self-compassion 👉 gaining new skills 👉 getting self awareness 👉 growing in self acceptation 👉 and of course processing and solving the crisis 💬 Feel free to DM me or just book an initial talk if you are ready to find out what therapy can mean to you! . #therapist #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapist #onlinepsychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #onlinecounselling #expattherapy #expatlife #expat #expatcommunity #expatliving #expatcouple #expatcoach #expatcounselling #burnoutprevention #burnout #burnoutrecovery

Italy pt 1 • Visited the island of Capri Rode a chair lift to the top of the island Took a boat tour around the island visiting grottos Drank lemonchello spritzers out of giant lemons Over indulged in pasta and pizza

🇨🇿 Házení seker Vám ukradne srdce! ❤️ 🇬🇧 Throwing axes and stealing hearts! ❤️ . . . #thehouseofaxes #axethrowingprague #axethrowing #axthrowing #lancerdehaches #vrhanisekyrama #axtwerfen #prague #praha #praga #prag #npara #pragueexpats #expatsprague #expatsinprague #praguetoday #pragueworld #praguestagram #prahagram #instaprague #instapraha #axes #sekery #hazenisekerou #kudyznudy #rande #praguecouple #czechcouples #expatcouple #travelcouple

🛡️+🩺 Do you have expat insurance plans that covers adult preventative care for my wife & me? Yes, we do - https://www.gninsurance.com/health #expat #expatcouple

Montréal 🩵 Tu nous as tant apporté, tu nous as tellement appris sur nous, sur qui nous étions vraiment, ce que l’on souhaitait pour la suite de notre vie et ce que l’on ne souhaitait plus alors juste pour ça M.E.R.C.I ! S’expatrier a été la meilleure décision de notre vie, on s’est senti parfois démuni dans une nouvelle culture qui finalement est loin de la nôtre mais nous nous sommes sentis tellement libre! Et en fin de compte, la sensation de liberté absolue n’est-elle pas la plus belle chose au monde? Rien n’est plus précieux que de ne pas être coincé par un travail, une maison ou un crédit! Profiter à fond tant que la santé nous le permet, continuer à se réveiller le matin avec l’envie d’aller plus loin, d’oser faire ce que personne n’aurait fait, la ou personne ne nous attend! Les prochains objectifs sont de profiter, s’amuser et approfondir nos connaissances sur nous-mêmes. C’est incroyable de découvrir enfin qui nous sommes réellement, au fond de soi. Nous sommes tellement chanceux et reconnaissants d’avoir la chance d’être libres, d’être authentiques et de pouvoir concrétiser nos rêves! Montréal, merci de nous avoir enseigné l’importance de persévérer dans la croyance en nous-mêmes, en notre véritable essence, et surtout de se détacher du regard des autres! Avoir confiance en soi, faire les choses pour nous et non pour les autres, prendre de l’assurance et aller jusqu’au bout de nos rêves! S’il y a une chose que je retiendrais de ces derniers mois pas si facile c’est : « Peut importe ce que tu feras, de la décision que tu prendras il y a aura toujours une personne pour juger et se permettre de dépasser la limite, mais tant que tu as confiance en toi et que tu fais les choses pour toi tu pourras aller aussi loin que possible » S’entourer de personnes qui ont confiance en vous et en vos projets, et qui seront là pour vous soutenir, peu importe les difficultés de la vie! Cela implique de faire un énorme tri (amis/famille), mais c’est crucial pour avancer! On t’aime Montréal, l’aventure est loin d’être finie ✏️

Mon petit coin de paradis 🧘🏼‍♀️ 📸 @syl20mimir ♥️ #hiking #river #wildlife #photography #landscape #water #waterfall #forest #québec #canada #immigration #mtlblog #montreal #mtlmoments #mtllife #explorecanada #mtlblogger #expatlife #adventurequebec #rivieredunord #parcregionaldelarivièredunord #instagood #photgraphy #expatcouple #happylife #bonjourquebec #canadaphotography

📲 share the slide that resonates the most with your experience in your stories! As an expat there are repeated questions you hear from your non expat friends and family regarding your lifestyle choice that make your blood pressure rise! Remember to refrain these statements and sentences when talking to your expat friends 😉 Are you an expat, and have you ever heard any of these phrases? If you’re new here, hi 👋 I’m Eniko, an expat therapist focused on helping fellow expats navigate their life abroad! Follow my account if you’re interested in this topic and if you would like to work on your own journey, feel free to reach out! ☺️ . #therapist #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapist #onlinepsychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #onlinecounselling #expattherapy #expatlife #expat #expatcommunity #expatliving #expatcouple #expatcoach #expatcounselling

Si on m’avait dit qu’un jour je tomberais amoureux de mon boulanger… 🖤 #baker #pastrycook #photography #love #couplephotography #instagood #couple #expatcouple #québec #canada #immigration #mtlblog #montreal #mtl #mtlmoments #mtllife #explorecanada #mtlblogger #expatlife #adventurequebec #happylife #bonjourquebec #canadaphotography

Crossed another country off of our bucket list 🇬🇷 •Toured the medieval castle and old town of Rhodes •Took a speed boat to Symi Island •Jumped off a boat into the Mediterranean •Explored the Acropolis and village of Lindos •Fell in love with Greece ❤️

你好 (Nǐ hǎo) from Flo! Tomorrow it'll be a week since his arrival already. 🇨🇳 And it surely didn't really feel like that, as both Florian in China and Ronja in Germany still had so many things to do to get settled in their new living situations! Flo has started working, looking for our final apartment (more on that topic soon) aaaaand: bought a scooter! 🛵 Almost all scooters in China have been switched to electrical engines and the brand of Flos new scooter is Yadea. (Unknown to us before moving, but a pretty popular brand over here.) We are not allowed to drive cars in China with a German (international) license and thus would have to get a Chinese license, which we probably won't. The three other ways to get around here are: 1) Scooter 2) Didi (the Chinese Uber/Grab, basically a taxi) 3) Public Transport (Bus, Subway) - actually quite easy to use (or a private driver, which we do not need atm.) Read you again soon - after Flos first couple cruises through Suzhou 😄 Ronja & Flo #trafficinfo #expat #expatlife #lifeinchina #longdistancerelationship #livingabroad #movingabroad #expatcouple #suzhou #suzhoulife

Many expat couples have faced such overwhelm that the accompanying partner has raised the 'threat' of packing their bags and heading home if things doesn't change. It can feel unfair to be faced with such a threat while struggling to settle in and provide, and it is for sure something that can activate coping strategies in all of us. And it's difficult to stay calm and curious in the midst of such a "threat". Often, it's a desperate attempt to be heard. However, right there - when relationships end up in a deadlock and what might feel like a recurring pattern of conflict, couples therapy is an efficient method to increase mutual understanding, and explore the functionality and effect of each partners behavior and the emotions driving it. As a EFT trained couple therapist it's very rewarding to see how helpful it can be for couples when they begin to understand that their "irrational" behaviors have roots in relational patterns going back to their primary families and how their attachment patterns play a significant role in what positions they take when getting into conflicts or feeling disconnected from their partner. For expat couples the many transitional challenges can easily lead to period of disconnect - however with a little support most couples can find their way back to their healthy dynamics. If you recognize being caught in some of these unhealthy patterns, or feel a little lost and disconnected you are welcome to reach out. I'm specialized in the psychological aspects of globally mobile life and on a mission to support expat couples stay connected on their expat journey ❤️🗺️ #expatcouple #expathero #expatlove #expatfamily #expatlife #coupletherapy #connection #eft

I captured this little moment amidst the craziness of packing in February. And, I keep thinking of it. Back when we got married, people would tell us that we would get tired of each other eventually and "need time apart." But it's been almost 6 years of day in and day out, and there is no sign of either of those feelings. So, cheers to sunshine, books, good food, cozy drinks, and best friend marriages. May we have them and support them. #honoryourhusband #celebratemarriage #intentionalmarriage #marriedtomybestfriend #expatcouple #godisgood #lifewithmylove #weareblessed

Une journée parfaite à Montpellier ☀️! On a commencé avec une visite au parc botanique, suivi d’une exploration de la magnifique cathédrale. Ensuite, une pause bien méritée avec une délicieuse glace sur une terrasse ensoleillée 🍦. Et juste avant de partir, devinez qui nous a fait ses adieux depuis la terrasse de notre appart ? Ukki, notre petit amour à 4 pattes 🐾🐶!

When you are in your 30s sometimes: #1: wedding season becomes a thing even in circles where weddings were not supposed to be a thing, so you end up prancing around town wearing cheetah prints #2: you learn that being in a bi-cultural relationship means creating 2 very full lives (and a lot of weird new traditions and it is quite amazing) #3: You will hear stories in many languages and using many supports (Ola being the storey teller that she is using #dixit cards) #4: you get way too emotional about your friends’ milestones ♥️💍 and any excuse to eat great food and drink Orange wine ( @joelrestauracja ) #5: you cherish girls who support girls to level that could mean you cover up any activities they do. Great. Or scary 😅 #warsaw #poland #warszawa #bachelorette #girlsquad #sisterhood #expatlife #frenchexpat #expatcouple #halfexpat #evjf #panieński #weddingseason #girlsnight

I am so proud of my clients! I have received news about so many wins this month from them 👇 Expats from Europe, Middle East and Asia, living in different countries, coming from different cultures and dealing with similar human struggles. It was their bravery to start this transforming therapy journey that gave them the chance to reach these wins. The first step in their healing is that they acknowledged they needed help and they asked for it. There was no way back anymore! Curious to see which wins lay ahead of you in your expat life, head to the link in bio and book a free initial call. I would love to speak with you. 💬 @enikohajas.psychotherapy . #expattherapy #expatlife #expat #expatcommunity #expatliving #expatcouple #expatcoach #expatcounselling #therapist #onlinetherapy #onlinetherapist #onlinepsychologist #psychotherapy #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #onlinecounselling #therapyworks

New Orleans, what a wonderful, crazy and impressive city to see ! The French quarter is the place to be, bourbon street is a wild disaster and street art puts a smile on my face on every corner! I knew the city is known for the intercultural, diverse scenes and the lifestyle but seeing this place right in front of me, opened my eyes for a whole new world in the US. It was just a vibe I didn't know about excists. That was really special and we enjoyed every minute of it 🍸✨🌈🎵🎺 #neworleans #bourbonstreet #citytripusa #travel #louisiana #diverse #expat #citytrip #travelinspo #cajun #mississippi #southernstates #expatmom #travelwithkids #kidstrip #crazy #wild #family #germansinusa #americagermany #expatcouple #music #jazz #blues #party #partyplace #foodplaces #food #art #palmtrees

你好 (Nǐ hǎo)! 🇨🇳 Flo has departed and arrived safely in China! His first two days were filled with beeing welcomed by his colleagues and organising some stuff as getting a bank account running or (pretty important in China) downloading all the most useful apps on his phone. Suzhou greeted him with open arms, okayish weather and good noodle soups for breakfast. 🍜 Today was his first day at work (yep, on a Sunday). Usually Sundays are off in China as well tho, but it's common to shift weekend towards national holidays and replace e.g. Sundays with a free Friday beforehand. The weekend has been pretty busy for both of us, with Flos departure and Ronja staying behind and trying to settle in her little life in-between lives. We will get back to you again, soon! (And update you on how many noodle soups Flo will have been having per day until then.) Ronja & Florian 🌱 #suzhou #suzhoulife #movingabroad #expat #expatlife #lifeabroad #longdistancerelationship #expatstruggles #expatcouple #leavinghome

Si apaisé dans tes bras 🖤 #photography #couple #love #expatcouple #couplephotography #québec #canada #immigration #mtlblog #montreal #mtlmoments #mtllife #explorecanada #mtlblogger #expatlife #adventurequebec

March. #paraguaymoments #newhome #plantlover #afertilelife #expatcouple #enjoytheprocess #tranquilolife #godisgood #holisticlife #journeyoflife #leavetheworldbehind #liveinthemoment #lifeisanadventure #nutritionaltherapist #ohtheplacesyouwillgo #paraguay #southamerica #yestolife

🌟 Connecting hearts and breaking language barriers with WT2 Edge! 💑 Experience the magic of seamless communication as couples share their journey with these real-time translator earbuds. 🌐 Say goodbye to misunderstandings and hello to a deeper connection! #Timekettle #translatordevice #expatcouple #LanguageTranslation #languagebarriers #CoupleCommunication #CommunicationTechnology

A 5am alarm to catch the sunrise at Hàng Mua today. A nice steep hike before breakfast but the views were incredible, and it definitely pays to beat the crowds. Ninh Binh has been such a vibe; just what we needed after a few crazy days in Hanoi. . . . . . . #vietnamtravel #travelvietnam #travelblogs #backpacking #backpackers #springbreak #travelvietnam🇻🇳 #expatcouple #expattravels #travelviews #ninhbinh

Navigating the societal complexities of being a mixed-nationality couple is already challenging and it can be compounded by the unique set of financial challenges as well. From dealing with differing legal and regulatory frameworks to creating an estate plan that minimises your tax liabilities, we can help you develop a customised strategy to ensure that your financial planning is on track. Jump on a 15-minute call with us and let us discover how we can improve you and your partner’s financial journey. Drop a comment below or email us at [email protected] #MixedNationality #ExpatCouple #MixedNationalityCouple #ExpatFinancialPlanning

Elevator love at the National Art Gallery #love #nostalgicvoyagers #authenticlove #elevatorphotoshoot #elevatorlove #vintage #zaksdiner #ottawa #ottawaphotoshoot #vintagelove #filmeffect #dinerphotoshoot #batpreset #pvtcanada #pvtcouple #canadian #french #expat #expatcouple #photography #artgallery #biteandtickles #unscripted #loveandwildheart #loveandwildhearts

La vie est si douce et si remplie d’amour avec toi🤍 📸 @camillerichebephotography #photography #couple #love #expatcouple #couplephotography #québec #canada #immigration #mtlblog #montreal #mtlmoments #mtllife #explorecanada #mtlblogger #expatlife #adventurequebec

The deed is done - our stuff is gone! 🚛 It's just three more days until Flo is boarding the plane to Shanghai. 🇨🇳 Couple days ago all of our things were picked up for air cargo and storage and our empty apartment does actually help realising that it's actually time now! Aside from doing the last few chores that are still on our shrinking to-do, we are mainly busy making rounds and seeing all of our dear friends and family for the last time in a while. A bitter sweet thing to do - more sweet with such good people in our lives, tho! 🤍 Read you soon! 👋🏽 Ronja and Florian #expat #expatlife #movingabroad #chinaexpats #hellochina #longdistancerelationship #expatstruggles #aircargo #laowai #expatcouple

How much awareness do you have on how you feel? • Did you grow up in a family that was comfortable expressing and then talking about their emotions? Was it something that was encouraged or discouraged? Did you learn to identify emotions and thoughts? • As you grew up, and started relating to others, what did you learn about emotional expression? Again, was expressing yourself and sharing your emotional world something that was welcomed? Supported? Cared for? • Or not? • Now, in your current (or most recent) relationship, how do you and your partner care for your emotions? How do you care for the communication about your emotional worlds, and the needs around them? • How much practice do you both have in intentionally listening to each other’s emotions? Do you validate those emotions? Do you show empathy? • If you do, keep cultivating and nurturing that ability to emotionally attune to each other. If you don’t, take time to reflect and bring awareness into why is difficult for you (or you both) to focus on the emotional communication, and what could be different for you to start cultivating that practice. • • • #empathy #praxisriosvelasco #mentalhealthawareness #couple #family #instagood #couplehealth #coupletherapy #balance #relationshiphealth #expatcouple #mftofinstagram #interculturalrelationship #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #emotionalawareness #igerhamburg

Therapy can be challenging but it has so many benefits! Read through this carousel to understand a few of the ways therapy can help you. If you need more information feel free to reach out by DM or book your free initial talk 👉 link in bio! . #therapist #onlinetherapist #onlinepsychotherapy #expatlife #expatcommunity #expatcoaching #expatcounselling #expatcouple #onlinetherapy #onlinecounselling #onlinetherapyworks #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport

Life projects! Start one! Take a walk down memory lane with us before our first long-form video about Life Projects and purpose comes out SOON… We’re sharing this photo & video carousel with you right now (SWIPE) to show you how many things you can BE with ~ together…it’s limitless and all up to what genuinely lights you up… Net net, one thing that’s helped love stay vibrant is ➡️ creating new things together (moving overseas again is ‘creating new things together’, as is empty-nesting ;-). Because if purpose is for us individually, it’s definitely for you as a couple. 🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️ It’s not talked about often, but this is TRUTH. Why would your wedding or having your kids be the last time you create together!? Our work as a couple has added much meaning and contentment to our everyday (less of the mundane, s’il vous plait)…from prison reform work to speaking at universities about finding what you truly love professionally, to the How Good’s This podcast and LIVEN live streams during 2020 and 2021, to helping people take their passion projects off the back burner of their lives and the Greater Good Parties in San Francisco, LA, New York and Austin over three years, our question [and focus] has always been, ***how do we use our love for great good?*** We keep asking and we keep doing just that. He said, she said is our latest answer to this ongoing question and it means so much to us you’re here. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 Watch the longer-form video coming SOON and let us know what you think! Don’t let your wedding day or having your kids be the last time you create together! [Last 📸: bringing bagels to the guys at one of the prisons we worked at with the Compassion Prison Project]. #hesaidshesaid #purposedrivenlife #challengingconvention #radicalrelationship #relationshipgrowth #relationshipgoals #relationshipbuilders #keepitinteresting #lovestories #relationshiptips #lifeproject #expatjourney #emptynesters #expatcouple #romancequotes #createexplore #relationshipadvice #healthyrelationships #couplegoals #consciousrelationships #stayinlove #consciousliving #relationshipquotes #howtoloveaman #howtoloveawoman #marriednotburied #hesaidshesaidchannel

This is how much we love it all.😁🙊🥰 We love Paris. We love being expats again. We love the empty nesting we’re doing while Nolan is in college and living on his own. And what’s helped that loooove is this: creating new things together (moving overseas again is ‘creating new things together’, too). Because if purpose is for you individually, it’s definitely for you as a couple. 👥🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️ Because why would your wedding or having your kids be the last time you create together!? More on the @hesaidshesaidchannel - join us inside our latest life project where we’re ➡️ challenging what it means to be in long-term relationship… Our work as a couple has added much meaning and contentment to our everyday (less of the mundane, s’il vous plait)…from prison reform work to speaking at universities about finding what you truly love professionally, to the How Good’s This podcast and LIVEN livestreams during 2020 and 2021, to helping people take their passion projects off the back burner of their lives and the Greater Good Parties in San Francisco, LA, New York and Austin over three years, our question [and focus] has always been, ***how do we use our love for great good?*** We keep asking and we keep going to do just that. This life project is our latest answer to this ongoing question and it means so much to us: @hesaidshesaidchannel. 💕 Don’t let your wedding day or having your kids be the last time you create together, come visit ~ and stay! 🥧🏡📝🤎 #hesaidshesaid #createwhatyouwanttobepartof #challengingconvention #radicalrelationship #relationshipgrowth #relationshipgoals #purposedrivenlife #relationshipbuilders #keepitinteresting #lovestories #romancestories #relationshiptips #lifeproject #expatjourney #emptynesters #expatcouple #romancequotes #createexplore #marriagechronicles #relationshipadvice #healthyrelationships #couplegoals #consciousrelationships #stayinlove #consciousliving #relationshipquotes #howtoloveaman #howtoloveawoman #marriednotburied #hesaidshesaidchannel

Another country stamped in my passport 🇪🇸

🇶🇦 Today was a good day ❤️😎😎 ✈ 🧳 ✈ #travel #expatcouple #travelphotography #photography #love #photooftheday #instagood #travelgram #picoftheday #qatarinstagram #smiles #ramadan2024 #wanderlust #bythepool #expatlove #lifeinqatar #travelblogger #instatravel #landscape #qatarart #expatfashion #qatarart #happywife #ramadanmubarak #qatar #nationalmuseum #qatardesert #lovelife #iloveqatar #couplegoals

Whomever enters a relationship wishing otherwise? And yet, life starts happening: we figure out that who our partner is comes with ebbs and flows, and who we are comes with its set of dynamic changes as well. • You will probably react with anger, They will probably react back, You might get stuck in a discussion, And feel exhausted and frustrated that you cannot find the way back to each other, To that special place of comfort and safety that made both of your souls feel connected. • What we tend to often forget is that you, and your partner, both want the same thing: • Connection Emotional safety Empathy Togetherness • Try to keep this gentle reminder in the forefront of your minds, and hearts. • You both want the same thing. You’re a team. And you’re not alone. • • • #empathy #relationshipgoals #praxisriosvelasco #mentalhealthawareness #couple #family #instagood #couplehealth #coupletherapy #balance #relationshiphealth #expatcouple #mftofinstagram #interculturalrelationship #instadaily #instacouple #gentlemreminder #igerhamburg #ottensen #paartherapiehamburg

... we still have to figure that one out! 📦 (And we better do so soon, as our air cargo and storage will be picked up in a week. 😄) Time lately has mainly been filled with packing boxes and filling lists. While it surely has been a bit stressful, we both also found it kind of relieving to get rid of a lot of stuff we didn't use anymore anyways. Aside from packing, we are almost all done with our preparations for the big move! 🇨🇳 Tbh - everything does still feel kind of unreal. Especially for Ronja, as she unluckily has to go through her second last round of exams right now as well (talk about great timing 🥲). In two weeks and two days from now, we will be separated for a while - with both of us always halfway home, though! Read you soon! Ronja & Florian #onthemove #expatstruggles #livingabroad #livinginchina #chinaexpats #laowai #longdistancerelationship #expatlife #expatcouple #flightsbooked

Honestly, this is something I'd point out to every single multinational relationship where one party moved for the other. Of course, it's a tiny bit different when you both move abroad and face the same challenges, although some version of these feelings can also arise. But moving into the home country of your partner and facing expat life? It's tough. And no matter how much they want and try to help you, lots of Dutch people have no idea what it means to be an expat in the Netherlands and what you need to take care of (the same way I have no idea about being an expat in Hungary and what the rules are). One of my core values is communication, and I believe that we can solve almost every problem if we can communicate efficiently. At the very least, we can make healthier relationships, which is why I'm all for expressing these feelings to the native partner, and looking for a solution together. The manner of communicating this matters, of course, as you aim to get your feelings across without accusing or hurting the other person. If you need advice on that, reach out, or look up my posts about assertiveness. 💬Have you experienced these feelings? How did you resolve the situation? I'd love to hear others' experiences so I don't feel like it's a unique problem that only happened to me! #betterrelationship #healthycouplegoals #expatcouple #coupleabroad #communicationtip #digitalnomadliving #digitalnomadstories #expatadvice #expatexperience #expatsupport #expattips #expatreality #globalnomadlife #livingabroadproblems #digitalnomadnl #expatinthenetherlands #expatinamsterdam #highlyskilledmigrant #workinginthenetherlands #expatsineurope #coachingtipsforlife #expatcoaching #expatlifecoaching #internationallifecoach #lifecoachingadvice

Healing disconnection in a relationship. It’s often the small steps that we forget about and that make the most impact in how we connected we feel with our partner. • • • #empathy #praxisriosvelasco #mentalhealthawareness #couple #family #instagood #couplehealth #coupletherapy #balance #relationshiphealth #expatcouple #mftofinstagram #interculturalrelationship #instacouple #therapistsofinstagram

Souvenir from Berlin 🇩🇪 #expatlife #expatcouple #berlin #berlinmuseum

Slide down the oldest salt mine the the world ☑️ Visit Mozarts home and birth place ☑️ Tour the town where The Sound of Music was filmed and inspired the city in Frozen ☑️ Eat some of the best goulash we’ve ever had ☑️

Flos visa has arrived - just when his last month in Germany started. ⏳ The visa was one of the last bigger goals we checked off of our to-do-list. (... that still seems endlessly long with so many small/midsized but still necessary tasks!) Next up is the movement. 📦 Our household has been a mess for weeks already, while we are figuring our what part of our belongings will be joining us in China or stay behind. But we will probably make a whole post on that topic of lists, bags and boxes. ☺️ Not going to lie - scheduling the departure of one half of us while the other one is about to take the second last exams of her degree is a challenge at times. The thought of the days when we will eventually fully settle in China and build our new home there together is still so motivating and exciting! 🇨🇳 Definitely outweighs some of the hustle right now. Read you soon! Ronja & Florian __________________________________________ #movingabroad #expatlife #expatstruggles #suzhou #shanghai #chinaexpats #laowai #longdistancerelationship #expatcouple

[ DANS MA PELLICULE ] Bienvenue dans ma pellicule de septembre à décembre 😇📸 Déjà tant de choses se sont passées ici, c’est une expérience tellement enrichissante 🫶🏻 Et ce n’est que le début, il y a tant de choses programmées pour cette année 2024, restez connectés ça arrive vite 🔥 #pvtcanada #pvtistescanada #pvtistes #quebec #canada #tourismequebec #bonjourquebec #paysagesquebec #explorequebec #expatlife #expatcanada #expat_autourdumonde #francaisaucanada #expatlifestyle #expataucanada #travelphotography #travelblogger #frenchtravelblogger #vivreamontreal #vivreauquebec #montreallife #expatgirl #expatcouple #francaisaucanada

Expressing empathy in a relationship means that both of you will take a risk. • Taking a risk by allowing yourselves to be vulnerable; to share your emotions and trust each other in that process of embracing and caring for your emotional experience. • It is not an inherently easy thing to do. • It might require or you both to be courageous; to reach out for each other when you might not want to. It might mean pushing away the narrative that has been created by old wounds and letting yourselves hope. It might mean that you both don‘t succeed the first time in trying, and let each other down. • I‘m here to tell you to keep trying. Keep reaching out. Keep sharing your emotions. Keep asking questions. Keep yourselves steady on the road of nurturing your emotional worlds. Strive for empathy. • Your relationship is absolutely worth it. • • • #empathy #relationshipmatters #couplegoals2024 #couplestherapy #couplestherapisthamburg #paartherapiehamburg #praxisriosvelasco #mentalhealthawareness #couple #family #instagood #couplehealth #coupletherapy #balance #relationshiphealth #expatcouple #mftofinstagram #interculturalrelationship #igerhamburg #ottensen