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.
Continue readingE121: 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 […]
Continue readingE120: 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 […]
Continue readingE119: 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 […]
Continue readingEp118: 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? […]
Continue readingE117: What about men?
Off the back of a Tweet that we found addressing the emotional needs of men, in this episode, we dive into the topic and ask: what about men? In a society that encourages toxic masculinity and then vilifies the very same thing, how and when are the emotional needs of men being ignored and not […]
Continue readingE116: Prioritising your relationship during the pandemic
Couples, long distance or not, have all been affected by the pandemic. Our routines, habits and the things we enjoy doing together have all been turned upside down. So how do couples overcome this and still find ways to connect? We weigh in on the topic in this episode.
Continue readingE111: Dealing with parents who object to your LDR – Listener request
In this episode, based on a listener request, we dive into the difficulties around telling your parents about an LDR, how to handle it, how not to handle it, and how to salvage the situation if it has gone badly, while addressing issues specific to the listener’s situation and other common issues that can arise […]
Continue readingE110: Trauma in relationships, with Esty Rappaport and Orit Krug
This week, we welcome back two very special returning guests who specialise in trauma therapy from different approaches. You might remember Orit, from episode 89, and Esty from episode 91. Join in for an incredibly interesting conversation with two trauma experts who specialise in helping women and couples get past their trauma to help improve their relationships. […]
Continue readingE109: Inappropriate Behaviours in Relationships: Putting each other down
It’s easy to bring other people down, but it’s one of the worst things you can do within your relationship. This week, we continue to examine inappropriate behaviours in relationships, and the focus is bringing your partner down – either to their face, or talking badly about them behind their back. Listen as we dive […]
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