Ep 8: Inside the Bubble- Social Dependency and the Diplomatic Spouse

In diplomatic life, your social world often starts with your partner’s role: embassy events, official receptions, and colleagues who quickly become your default circle. But what happens when your friendships feel more like extensions of your partner’s career than your own? And how do you build a social life that feels like yours in a world where everything is transient and dependent on someone else’s posting?

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why so much of your social network flows through your partner’s role
• The emotional toll of relying on embassy circles as your main source of connection
• Building friendships beyond the diplomatic bubble

This is about embracing the embassy community AND finding balance, independence, and friendships that feel authentic inside and outside of embassy life.

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🎧 Connect with your hosts:

Anna – Instagram: @notjustaspouse | notjustaspouse.com | [e-mail]

Emma – Instagram: @thezestielife | [e-mail] | zestie.carrd.co