Moving to another country with your partner
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This week on the podcast Keith speaks to Joy Fajardo, a marketing professional living in PEI, Canada. Joy and her husband moved from The Philippines to Singapore and more recently to Canada. As they start a new life in a new country together, Joy shares the conversations and experiences that led them to making a big life decision despite having different perspectives.
- How to get on the same page when you want different things
- How immigrating to a new country can affect your relationship with your partner
- Addressing fears and concerns about moving to a new country and starting a new life together
- Why communication is key to expressing your goals to your partner
Takeaways
- Lean into scary topics like immigrating – it can only make your relationship stronger
- Listen to your partners perspectives, big decisions affect both of you
- Be a team player and trust that your partner can handle your unfiltered thoughts (your partner is your partner for a reason)
- Consider the timing of your communication