Who We Serve

Our community welcomes trailing spouses and partners of all backgrounds — local or international, working or not working, parents or singles.

We embrace diversity and inclusivity as the heart of our mission. Whether you arrived from Singapore or Seattle, London or Los Angeles, we believe every experience adds richness to our community. Our members represent a variety of industries, cultures, and life stages, united by the shared experience of starting anew in New York City.

Many spouses face hidden challenges after relocation — isolation, uncertainty, or a loss of identity. While professional relocation programs often focus on the employee, the partner’s adjustment can make or break the success of the entire move. NYC Trailing Spouse fills that gap by providing emotional, social, and professional support specifically for the accompanying partner.

We exist to remind every spouse that their journey matters, too. You are not just “the partner of someone who got a job in New York.” You are an individual with your own dreams, skills, and story — and we’re here to help you write your next chapter.

Our Services

Our Story

NYC Trailing Spouse was born out of a simple but powerful realization: behind every relocation story, there’s another story waiting to be told.

Our founder, an international professional who moved to Manhattan after her partner accepted a corporate relocation, quickly discovered that life as a trailing spouse came with unexpected challenges. From navigating visa restrictions and job searches to rebuilding a social network and adapting to a new culture, the experience was far from the glamorous NYC fantasy she had imagined.

Our Mission

To empower, support, and inspire individuals who have relocated to New York City as a trailing spouse or partner — helping them create a meaningful, independent, and connected life in their new home.

We believe that being a trailing spouse doesn’t mean trailing behind. It means walking beside your partner while carving out your own path — professionally, socially, and emotionally.

Through storytelling, networking, and shared experiences, NYC Trailing Spouse helps you transform the challenges of relocation into opportunities for self-discovery, personal development, and community connection.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every trailing spouse feels seen, supported, and empowered — not just in New York City, but globally.

NYC is our home base, but our message is universal: relocating as a partner can be an incredible opportunity for personal reinvention. Our long-term goal is to expand the NYC Trailing Spouse model into a network of global city hubs, connecting spouses around the world through shared experiences and mutual encouragement.

About Us

Finding Your Own Path in the City That Never Sleeps

Welcome to NYC Trailing Spouse, a community created for partners and spouses who’ve relocated to New York City for love, family, or opportunity — and are now navigating the city’s energy, ambition, and chaos while finding their own identity and purpose.

We know that moving to New York as a trailing spouse can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. Whether you came here from across the country or across the world, it’s a transition that blends excitement with uncertainty. Your partner might have arrived with a clear professional path, but for you, the journey might feel more undefined. NYC Trailing Spouse exists to help you find meaning, connection, and joy in this vibrant, ever-changing city — on your own terms.