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Diplomatic spouses of the world, unite!

Call me a trailing spouse and I will politely put you in a headlock and rearrange your pretty diplomat face to the point that you’ll need yo

On loneliness

Hi, my name's Phil and I'm the Lonely Diplomat. This is my story of my descent into loneliness and my way back.

The Lonely Diplomat: on Christmas

It is the season of goodwill to all and a time to be with family and friends. What is it about the festive season that can have us feeling h

Stop glorifying exhaustion

Might there be more to that exhaustion you're feeling? There's a strong link between exhaustion and burnout with loneliness

On competitive stories

We diplomats can be compulsive and competitive story-tellers when we get together. Why is this?

Love and diplomacy

We love what we do, but we don't do it alone. We bring our significant others and our families along for the ride - or not.

On our inner critics

Our inner critics can be horrible to us. We live with them all the time. Let me introduce you to mine, Joe.

The price of being a diplomat

This diplomatic life comes at a price. Sooner or later we all must pay.

Are you using social media, or is it using you?

For diplomats, social media is a powerful tool for connection. Using it can feel like connection, but it is not connection.

Are you a lonely diplomat, too?

Loneliness is not only experienced by old people. Chances are you're lonely, too.