2hip, your not the only one suffering from separation anxiety,As for tearing up at the airport, Your not the only one, I have been home for 5 weeks now and my wife is constantly on my mind, When she fell and broke her wrist I felt helpless too, I too had never lived with anyone who does not speak my language and it was tough, Sometimes I wanted to cut my first trip short and run but I stayed in Beijing until my then, new friend went home, I have returned 4 times since our first time together in Beijing and the separation anxiety is stronger than ever, I would love to join her until her passport is returned and then we could both travel back here together but it is out of the question for me right now, Communication is the key brother, Learn a few simple words in Chinese and ask the daughter if she can teach her mother a little too, Reading your post and writing this reply has made my anxiety a little stronger, I am now waiting for my Chinese wife to come on line so i can see her constant smile and we can discuss her day, Thanks brother, It feels good to be alive, John .