What’s it like to date a Third Culture Kid?
… that and other stories from those brave enough to date us.
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The people we love.
My grandfather was just like me: a global nomad
“This is a picture of grandpa,” I said as I looked at the unfamiliar landscape behind him. “Where is he in this photo?” My cousin peered over. “I don’t know,” he said. “I think this might have been Nigeria.”
Teaching Sophie Her Cultural Heritage
It has always been clear to me that my children should feel proud of the cultures they were born into. In Sophie’s case, it’s living in Norway with a French-Salvadorian mother and a Norwegian father.
TCKs in Love: Lauren Abernethy and Ben Gault
“We are a different breed,” TCK Lauren Abernethy said. “We understand moving all the time and accepting different cultures.”
TCKs in Love: Brianna Raatz and Jeff Prebeck
“I’ve learned more about tailgating and country music. He is now exposed to food other than steak and potatoes,” TCK Brianna Raatz said.
I Love You, But I Want to Leave
“Lovepats” are people who become expats for love, usually moving to their partner’s home country. When you fall in love and decide to follow someone to the ends of the earth, there isn’t always a lot of logic involved.
TCKs in Love: Marquita & Chad Nelson
“She is my best friend, so it wasn’t the hardest decision to spend the rest of my life with her.” – Chad
I Guess I’m Stuck With You: Growing Up with TCK Siblings
No one, not even other third culture kids, can understand exactly what your life has been like growing up around the world – except for the people who shared the same childhood.
Getting hitched, TCK-style
From friends to food, weddings are a life event where TCKs can attempt to bring together all aspects of our global lives.
Raising a TCK of your own
How would you want to raise your kids? Spare them the pain of moving, or give them the gift of travel? I’ve always wondered what it would be like, to raise TCK children of my own.
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