Join our Free Workshop

Making friends as an adult is already hard enough. Add a new culture, language barriers, and the feeling of starting from scratch, and it can leave you wondering: Am I the only one struggling with this?

You’re not alone. This workshop is a safe, welcoming space designed especially for women in intercultural relationships who want to build meaningful, lasting friendships — wherever life takes them. RSVP today and we’ll keep you updated with all the details.

Speaker

Meet the Hosts

Linda Müller I Expat Partner Coach

Linda is a certified coach who specializes in helping women thrive abroad. Having lived in multiple countries herself, she knows firsthand the ups and downs of expat life—the excitement of new beginnings, but also the loneliness and uncertainty that can come with it. Through her work as the Expat Partner Coach, Linda has guided countless women in creating fulfilling lives overseas.

She helps women navigate cultural transitions, rebuild their sense of identity, and develop meaningful friendships that make a new place feel like home. Her approach combines practical tools with compassionate support, ensuring that women don’t just “get through” the challenges of living abroad, but actually flourish in them. Linda also leads the International Women in Chicago Facebook group, a global community where thousands of women connect, share, and grow together—no matter where in the world they live.

Christina Korf (Tina) I Community Builder & Host of International Love Story

Tina is German, and in 2016 she fell in love with an Argentinian. Since then, she has moved for love two times—first to Miami, then back to Germany, and now to Argentina. Each move has taught her about resilience, cultural challenges, and the importance of community when building a life abroad.

Through her podcast International Love Story, where she has interviewed over 50 intercultural couples, and her ongoing training as a couples counsellor, Tina combines personal experience with professional insight. Her mission is to create safe, supportive spaces where women in intercultural relationships can connect, share, and grow together.

She is passionate about helping women feel less alone in their journeys and empowered to create meaningful connections.

Schedule

Welcome & Introduction

We’ll start by setting the tone, sharing intentions, and creating a supportive space to explore how conflicts show up in intercultural relationships.

Why Making Friends as an Adult is so Difficult

You’ll learn why friendships don’t come as naturally as they once did—exploring how life changes, cultural differences, and moving abroad make it even harder. Most importantly, you’ll see you’re not alone in this struggle.

Why Friendships are so Important

Discover the powerful, science-backed reasons why friendships are essential for your health, happiness, and sense of belonging.

What is Friendship?

We’ll break down what real friendship looks like today—different types of friends, the “5 Cs” of connection, and how long it really takes to build meaningful relationships (with a special look at the local context).

How & Where to Make Friends

You’ll walk away with practical tips and strategies for where to meet new people and how to turn small talk into genuine connections.

Making Friends from the Inside Out

This part is all about you. You’ll reflect on where you are, what you need, and how to create the friendships you truly want in your life.

Bonus: Nurturing Relationships from a Distance

Because moving abroad doesn’t mean letting go of old friendships—you’ll learn how to keep them alive, even across borders and time zones.

Q&A / Reflections

A chance to ask your questions, share your experiences, and connect with others who understand exactly what you’re going through.