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E68: Life as an expat with Meg of the Gin and Beer It Show
Our guest this week is Meg, host of the Gin and Beer It Show, to discuss life as an expat. If you’re in a long distance relationship, considering moving to another country, or have already moved abroad, this episode is for you. Meg opens up about feelings of resentment and sadness at being in another country, as well as the positives and things she loves about it.
Continue readingE67: Your partner deserves a happy relationship too
Saying ‘no’ is easy. Sometimes, too easy. We can take things for granted and not always consider how happy our other half is, or how our reactions affect them. In this episode, we look at whether it’s reasonable to stop them doing certain things, how to approach conversations that have better outcomes, when you absolutely wouldn’t say no and why you have a responsibility to your partner’s happiness as well as your own.
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E66: Dating your spouse with Tony & Alisa Dilorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage
We’re joined by Tony and Alisa Dilorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage. In this episode we discussed the importance of dating your spouse and all the ways you can do that. This covered how it can save your marriage, why and how to eliminate distractions, lots of ideas for cheap or home dates, sharing the planning responsibility and what a date actually is.
Continue readingE65: How to discuss whether or not you want to have children
Having children is a big decision, and not right for everyone. In episode 65, we discuss how to have the conversation with your partner, the important points to consider, and why it’s important to talk even if you both know you want children. Plus, we look at the emotional aspect of why people may not want them, as well as why it can be upsetting and hurtful when people ask “When are you getting pregnant?”
Continue readingE64: Handling religious differences
Religion is a sensitive topic. For those with faith, it’s wonderful. Those without it may see it as harmful or pointless. In episode 64, we talk with Alice (from daretodoubt.org) and David (from The Graceful Atheist podcast) about their own journeys, what role religion has played (and continued to play), and how it affects their relationships – including David’s marriage featuring religious faith as a central role, only for him to eventually lose his faith and have a difficult conversation with his wife.
Continue readingE63: The importance of the little things
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and so to continue the tips for showing your love, we discuss the importance of small gestures this week. From anticipating your partner’s needs and doing them a service to listening to their wants or desires and delivering – without being asked – this episode is a must listen. Not everything has to be a grand gesture, and more often than not, a small, thoughtful act holds more power than a big, bold move.
Continue readingE62: Expressing love languages for Valentine’s Day
Most people have heard about love languages. There are books on them, endless blog posts, and one of our earlier episodes was all about them. But a lot of this information just tells you what they are and how to work yours out – they often don’t explain how to utilise the information.
Continue readingE61: Next-level communication
It’s easy to say couples need to communicate more, but sometimes a serious conversation isn’t the answer to a problem. What about non-verbal communication – what part does this play in a relationship? From watching for tells that your partner is upset about something to understanding what messages your behaviour is sending your partner, in this episode, we cover next level communication. If you find verbal talks don’t always help you handle problems in your relationship, this is an important episode.
Continue readingE60: Common interests for couples
Sometimes as a relationship moves on, couples can find it difficult to establish common interests. Is it ok to have your own interests separate from your partner? What should you do if you and your partner don’t have any interests in common anymore? What if your partner’s hobbies are taking them away from you?
Continue readingE59: Making your partner feel special
Once the haze of new love settles, we can find ourselves scratching our heads and unsure how to make our partner feel as special as we did in the early days. Sometimes we’re oblivious, and sometimes our partner makes it clear that they don’t feel as special or loved. Either way, it’s vital that both people in a relationship do what they can to keep this feeling alive. Listen for date ideas, inspiration for small gestures, and ways you can tune in to find out how to give your partner what they need.
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