E108: Closing the distance during the coronavirus pandemic, with Tarley
If ever there was a better story to give long distance couple’s hope right now, it’s Tarley. Listen as we have a conversation with LDR survivor Tarley, who managed to move from Australia to London during the coronavirus pandemic to finally be with her boyfriend, Bradley. Tarley shares her experiences, advice as well as the […]
Continue readingE107: Is constant communication bad for relationships?
We live in a world were it’s easy, and expected, to be constantly contactable. This often results in almost constant communication in relationships – especially for long distance couples who don’t have any other way to spend time together and feel they need to compensate. But what effect can this have on your relationship and […]
Continue readingE106: Fresh starts for your relationship
Happy New Year! We’re back for our first episode of 2021, and this week the focus is goals and fresh starts for your relationship. From sharing some details on our individual goals and goals as a couple, this episode is all about fresh starts. Maybe you want to take on a challenge as a couple […]
Continue readingE105: Anxiety in long distance relationships
LDR is hard. It makes everything about your relationship more complicated, and for some it can even bring up serious anxiety. In this episode, we discuss symtpoms, how to talk about it, and how to deal with it in a productive way so that your relationship flourishes rather than suffers.
Continue readingE104: Inappropriate Behaviours in Relationships – Your Family VS Your Partner
Many of us struggle when it comes to balancing our family and our partner’s needs. But when you’re in a committed relationship, it’s vital that your partner is your first priority. Easier said than done, but how can you balance that? In this episode, we discuss the damages than prioritising your family’s opinions and needs […]
Continue readingE103: Getting engaged before closing the distance
Closing the distance is a big deal, especially if that distance is significant. Based on a listener request, this episode sees us diving into how to broach the topic of whether or not you should get engaged before closing the distance, what to consider, and why it may or may not be necessary.
Continue readingE102: Inappropriate Behaviours in Relationships – Unrealistic Expectations
Expecting too much of your partner, or having out of this world, unrealistic expectations within your relationship can cause real problems, and a world of hurt. In this episode, we discuss what constitutes as unrealistic expectations and the effects that they can have on your relationship.
Continue readingE101: Making the holidays special during Coronavirus
The holidays will likely look different for most of this year, with coronavirus still making social gatherings and travel problematic. Long distance couples are still facing extra challenges, so we’ve brought out our best tips and advice for making the holidays special, even if you’re separated from your partner this year due to COVID-19.
Continue readingE100: Inappropriate Behaviours in Relationships – Manipulation
Continuing our series focusing on behaviours in relationships that are (or can be) inappropriate, we look at manipulation this week. Manipulation can be on the big or small scale, and comes in many different shapes and sizes. Listen as we share an example of manipulation from our own marriage and how eliminating that behaviour has […]
Continue readingE99: How to handle differences of opinion in your relationship
In light of recent world events like elections, protests and pandemics, sometimes it’s helpful to know how to manage a situation in which you and your partner might have a difference of opinion on the big things. This translates into life choices, religious beliefs and so much more. Listen to this week’s episode as we […]
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