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10 lessons from 10 years of marriage

“Can long distance relationships work?” “Do long distance couples ever make it?” We see or hear these questions every week, and they make us sad – questions like these mean that lots of long distance couples are having doubts. The good news is long distance relationships can work, and they can last. We’re living proof […]

E122: Anxiety about closing the distance

Listen – it’s a big deal, and if you don’t get at least a little worried about closing the distance, you’re in the minority. In this episode, we address a listener email about their worries and concerns about moving from the US to Denmark to close the distance with their boyfriend.

Who Comes First: Your Family or Your Partner?

Is there a more awkward situation than being asked to choose between family and your partner? It puts “being between a rock and a hard place” into perspective! And yet, so many couples find themselves in the middle of this predicament, unsure of who should come first. It’s an awkward situation and we’re here to help!

E121: When your partner throws a curveball…

We all think we know our partners and what our life with them is going to look like, at least to an extent. But what happens when your partner throws a curveball and makes a big announcement you never thought you’d hear? Maybe they’re gay. Maybe they’ve decided the don’t actually want kids or they […]

Communication in LDR: How Much is Too Much?

Talking to your partner can help manage your stress and alleviate your anxieties brought on by the global pandemic. However, deadly virus outbreak or not, being too emotionally dependent passes the point of support and can breed resentment. Excessive communication does not make up for the distance. Some may even say it’s potentially harmful.

6 Ways You Unknowingly Hurt Your Partner

One way in which many people disrespect their partners, whether accidentally or not, is through emotional invalidation, which is simply the act of dismissing someone’s feelings. It can be as quick and casual as saying “You’re overreacting” or as degrading as saying “He doesn’t know what he’s talking about”.

E120: Being a considerate long distance partner

Anyone going into an LDR needs to understand that certain things will be expected of them. Each long distance couple will need to agree on how much they expect to communicate with each other and see each other, and at the end of the day, being a considerate long distance partner means holding up your […]

6 Ways You Can Show Up for Your Partner

Once it’s established that your partner loves you for you—all of you—it’s possible that some parts of your self-regulation and self-care routines can start to feel unnecessary. Getting complacent in a relationship is easy to do because essentially it’s about doing nothing, and it’s not long until resentment sets in.

E119: The Power of PDA

Relationships change over time and eventually, that constant need to have your hands all over one another begins to fade a bit. While that’s normal, couples should make an effort to continue affection for the fun of it. In this episode, we talk about the power of (tasteful!) PDA, and the importance of continuing to […]

Ep118: Why your controlling behaviour is ruining your relationship

We all want certain areas of control in our lives – that’s natural – and healthy to an extent! Having control over our health, welfare, finances and careers is something we should all strive towards. But what happens when our controlling behaviour starts to leak into other areas of our lives – specifically our relationships? […]

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