HAVING RELATIONSHIP ISSUES?
Many immigrants experience loneliness and homesickness. A relationship can provide security for someone far from home. There are times in all relationships, however, when things don’t go smoothly. · “Sure it’s better than being alone.” Many people choose to stay with a partner even when it is not working out of fear of being alone. This is especially true of emigrants. This can often lead to feeling like you’re “stuck in a rut.” · “To Stay or to Leave” Couples may not necessarily have the same goals. Tensions arise as they marry and settle. Mothers often miss the support of extended family. Their partners may be tied to their new lives here in the U.S. · “Friends and Relations” Spending time together and sharing your partner with the gang at the local is always a challenge. Ignoring your friends to devote all of your time to your partner can often lead to isolation. The challenge is how to manage both in a healthy way.
Aisling Irish Community Center: 914-237-5121 For information on other Irish centers in NY
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