I'm a Brit married to an American. At first, I wrestled with uncertainty in the US, but 3 steps helped me rebuild my identity.

Russell and his wife met at the University of Cambridge. Courtest of Matthew Russell After falling in love with an American, Matthew Russell left his life in the UK behind. In the US, Russell turned to sports and group events to build a community. He pushed himself at work so he didn't feel like a "trailing spouse." I never thought I'd live outside the UK, where I'd lived my whole life, until I met my future wife at the University of Cambridge. We were both pursuing master's degrees, and we...