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No one else writes about the highs and lows of this diplomatic life from both the perspective of the posted diplomat AND the accompanying significant other like the lonely diplomat.

Read one, two - or binge them all - of the articles to be supported, challenged and inspired through Phil's lived experience, wisdom and insight.

They're all here for you as you live your diplomatic life and want to reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

You're not alone.

On being gay and living a diplomatic life

Phil McAuliffe

Nov 2, 2019
11 min

On being gay and living a diplomatic life

Let's explore what can it mean to be a same-sex couple who is living their diplomatic life.

Loneliness and the absence of real connection

Phil McAuliffe

Oct 5, 2019
8 min

Loneliness and the absence of real connection

Loneliness often gets confused with being alone, but they're very different. Read Vaughan Carder's reflections on loneliness he shar

The Lonely Diplomat: on burnout

Phil McAuliffe

Aug 10, 2019
11 min

The Lonely Diplomat: on burnout

Stories of burnout are ubiquitous. Let's explore how burnout can affect diplomats and those living the diplomatic life.

'Finally, I can eat garlic!'
Life as a diplomat's daughter

Phil McAuliffe

Apr 28, 2019
9 min

'Finally, I can eat garlic!' Life as a diplomat's daughter

How can growing up as the child of a diplomat affect how our children view themselves and their world?

On loneliness

Phil McAuliffe

Jan 20, 2019
14 min

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

Phil McAuliffe

Dec 16, 2018
9 min

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

Phil McAuliffe

Dec 2, 2018
9 min

Stop glorifying exhaustion

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

The price of being a diplomat

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 16, 2018
6 min

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?

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 9, 2018
8 min

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?

Phil McAuliffe

Sep 2, 2018
4 min

Are you a lonely diplomat, too?

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

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