E28: How to stay sane in a long distance relationship
It’s easy for the difficulties of a long distance relationship to weigh heavy on you. You’re constantly missing your partner, dealing with the inconvenience and pain of being apart – and you also find a lot to worry about.
Continue readingE27: Money Management for Couples
Like it or not, money is an important topic in committed relationships. We are not finance experts, but as a couple who started with nothing nearly a decade ago, working together to make our financial situation work for us is something we have a lot of experience with. This week, we discuss money issues that some couples have, like getting on the same page with spending and savings goals, debt, daily management of finances, how to be open and communicate about money, and how to organise your finances so that you can each spend some fun money guilt-free.
Continue readingE26: Suspicions about cheating
Sometimes your partner’s behaviour might change or they might say or do something that concerns you. Could they be cheating? Whether you’re in an LDR or not, cheating can be a huge concern for couples. In this episode, we discuss suspicious about cheating, how to deal with them, and how to recognise when they are actually founded concerns. Most importantly, we discuss how serious a matter it is when you accuse your partner, and how to do this in a way that is not seriously damaging to your relationship if in fact they have done nothing wrong.
Continue readingEP25: Why there’s no mystery in our relationship
It’s easy to keep up the illusion of perfection early on in a relationship, but what happens after time goes on? Eventually, masks start to slip and the less perfect side of us starts to come out – bodily functions, bad breath, embarrassing moments; you name it.
Continue readingE24: Am I being catfished?
Catfishing can look like many different things, but when is it time to have a frank conversation about your concerns?
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E23: Send Nudes?
Is it a good idea to send nude photos of yourself to a long distance partner or romantic interest? How can you trust that the person on the other side of the smartphone is going to respect your photos? When is it too early to ask for or send nude photos?
Continue readingE22: How to improve communication in relationships
This week, we have dedicated an entire episode to talking about communication in relationships. How to be better at it, why it’s important, and how it can ensure you have a long and happy relationship with your significant other, whether you’re long distance or have been married for nearly a decade like us. Everyone can […]
Continue readingE21: How to tell your parents about your long distance partner
This week, we bring you an episode by popular demand. We’ve had many people request tips on how to tell their parents about their long distance relationship, or that they’re ready to meet this person. Listen as we walk you through how to prepare your parents for this information and how to have a mature conversation about going after what makes you happy, while putting their concerns to rest.
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E20: Meet the Couple – Sam & Jared of the #LDR Activity Book
This week’s episode is a special one – we welcome our first guests! Sam and Jared are an inspiring LDR couple who have created the #LDR Activity Book together. During the interview, learn more about the book, hear Sam & Jared’s story and their tips for long distance relationships – and much more.
Continue readingE19: Is Valentine’s Day Worth Celebrating?
This week, with just a few days to go before February 14th, we’re discussing Valentine’s Day! Is it worth celebrating? How can you make it count when you’re long distance? With tips on how to keep Valentine’s Day budget friendly and creative ways to celebrate whether you’re long distance or local, you’ll want to tune in!
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