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E38: Meet the Couple – Nyla and Lawrence
This week, we have a really special episode for you. Two very special guests join the podcast – Nyla and Lawrence, a long distance couple currently trying to close the distance.
Continue readingE37: Having alone time in a relationship
Sometimes we all just need a bit of headspace and time on our own, and that’s perfectly ok. In this episode, we discuss why a recent night apart did wonders for our snappy moods with one another. From being important to your mental health and helping you to “reset” your relationship, listen to this episode to find out why you simply *must* be giving yourself some alone time.
Continue readingE36: When to call it quits in a long distance relationship
Ending a relationship is never easy. Long distance relationships sometimes seem to come with their own unique challenges and even rules, but at some point you might be faced with the decision: is it time to end my LDR? This week, we hash over how to tell if it is, in fact, time to end your LDR and flags to look out for.
Continue readingE35: Feeling left out after closing the distance
After you’ve closed the distance, you might find yourself feeling dejected, isolated, and like your family doesn’t matter now that you’re spending all your time, holidays and occasions with your partner’s family
Continue readingE34: Visa advice and tips – Instagram Live
In this week’s special episode, we have included the audio from a recent Instagram live video in which we addressed listener questions all about visas. From the application process to financial requirements, this episode is essential listening if you’re approaching the visa stage of your long distance relationship.
Continue readingEP 33: Having the hard conversations in your relationship
Relationships are full of difficult and emotional conversations, but they’re conversations you *have* to have to improve and sustain your relationship.
Continue readingE32: How to get a job abroad after closing the distance
As if closing the distance in an LDR isn’t tricky enough, you most likely have to figure out getting a new job as well. Based on a listener question, in this episode, we share tips for getting a job once you’ve made that move, starting the search before the move, and important things to remember throughout your job search. Find out how to go beyond your CV and cover letter, and how easy it is to elevate yourself to the top 5% of applicants.
Continue readingE31: Friend or foe? Masturbation in relationships
People have strong feelings when it comes to many things in relationships, and masturbation can often be one of these topics. Many couples don’t talk about, have issues with the other’s habits or are completely uncomfortable with the idea. In this episode, we discuss the role of masturbation in relationships and the damage that insecurities […]
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E30: Coping between visits in a long distance relationship
The thing about a long distance relationship is that it’s never easy. One of the most difficult periods in an LDR can be between visits. You’ve just had a few days, weeks or even months together where you functioned like a “normal” couple who doesn’t have to deal with distance or timezones and you’ve loved every minute of being together. But then inevitably, the visit has to end and it can feel like you’re back at square one, apart and miserable. In this episode, which was a special request from a listener, we discuss how to cope between visits, how to make the best of your time and keep yourself optimistic until the next visit.
Continue readingE29: Balancing family relationships after you’ve closed the distance
We’ve said it before – closing the distance with your LDR partner doesn’t mean that long distance is no longer a part of your life. Now all your loved ones back home – family, friends – are your long distance relationships.
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